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Miniature chest of drawers, Henry Seem (American), 1856, Walnut, veneered drawer fronts, side panels, base, feet, mahogany;…
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Case Piece · Easton

Miniature chest of drawers

Henry Seem (American) · Easton · 1856

Medium
Walnut, veneered drawer fronts, side panels, base, feet, mahogany; drawer fronts, some framing elements, eastern white pine; drawer sides, bottoms, and backs, other framing elements, yellow poplar; back panel, possibly basswood; drawer dividers, walnut
Dimensions
14.3 x 17 x 8.7 in. (36.2 x 43.2 x 22 cm)
Accession
1931.1208
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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