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In the collection ofYale University Art Gallery
Chest-on-chest, 1770–90, American black cherry; eastern white pine
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Case Piece · Connecticut

Chest-on-chest

Maker unknown · Connecticut · 1770–90

Medium
American black cherry; eastern white pine
Dimensions
88.1 x 40.8 x 23.1 in. (223.7 x 103.7 x 58.6 cm)
Accession
1984.32.40
Credit line
Bequest of Doris M. Brixey
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