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High Chest of Drawers, 1765–70, American black cherry, drawer sides and backs, dustboards, other elements, southern yellow p…
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Case Piece · Pennsylvania

High Chest of Drawers

Maker unknown · Pennsylvania · 1765–70

Medium
American black cherry, drawer sides and backs, dustboards, other elements, southern yellow pine; drawer bottoms, other elements, Atlantic white cedar
Dimensions
94.5 x 44 x 23 in. (240.1 x 111.8 x 58.5 cm)
Accession
1930.2632
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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