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Doctor's Cabinet, 1755–90, American black cherry; butternut and eastern white pine; replaced drawer under flap, cherry front…
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Norwich

Doctor's Cabinet

Maker unknown · Norwich · 1755–90

Medium
American black cherry; butternut and eastern white pine; replaced drawer under flap, cherry front (other drawers here, butternut fronts), chestnut back, yellow poplar sides
Dimensions
72.2 x 39.8 x 18.7 in. (183.5 x 101.1 x 47.5 cm)
Accession
1950.784
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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