1868-1899
GUSN-12602
Rectangular shape. Flat top with molded edges and applied (nailed) cleats on the sides. Top board hinged to the back board on the interior. dovetailed sides, nailed(?) to the bottom board. Cutout keyhole on the side front, without an escutcheon. Steel lock to clasp. Wrought iron handle attached to a wrought plate that is nailed at the ends of the chest. Painted a dark gray on the exterior.
board chests
case furniture
appliqué (technique)
iron (metal)
nailing
pine (wood)
steel (alloy)
wrought
pine (wood)
Pine
Steel
Iron
Wrought
Applied
Nailed
CHEST
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
12.75 x 16.5 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.1732.1-2
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