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Chest of Drawers

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1680-1710

GUSN

GUSN-256230

Description

Paneled end chest of four graduated drawers. Walnut top with double layer of dentils under edge. Hung, nail constructed drawers have heavily molded walnut veneer facing, each drawer having two raised panels with replaced pull at center, lock fitted in space between panels. Molded drawer dividers. Stiles continue to floor to form feet. Dark stain refinish.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chests of drawers
walnut (wood)
chestnut (wood)
elm (wood)
softwood
Chest Of Drawers

Associated Person

Thacher, Mary

Associated Building

Original To Winslow Crocker House (Yarmouth Port, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

290.1981

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

35 7/8 x 37 1/2 x 22 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.495

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