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Chest of Drawers, 1795–1805, Cherry primary with lightwood and baleen inlay; basswood and pine secondary
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Case Piece · Connecticut River Valley

Chest of Drawers

Maker unknown · Connecticut River Valley · 1795–1805

Medium
Cherry primary with lightwood and baleen inlay; basswood and pine secondary
Dimensions
34.4 x 38.6 x 19.3 in. (87.3 x 98.1 x 48.9 cm)
Accession
2013.109.1
Credit line
Gift of Patrina de Roulet and her farm friends
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