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High chest. Mahogany, red oak, hard maple, soft maple, white cedar, tulipwood, white pine. Top section has eight drawers, center drawer has carved shell design. Drawers flanked by carved pilasters. Scroll pediment with carved rosettes.Three flame carved finials. Bottom section has four drawers, center drawer has carved shell decoration. Shaped skirt with two drops. Cabriole legs with snakeskin knees, pad feet.
high chests of drawers
case furniture
mahogany (wood)
maple (wood)
red oak (wood)
tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)
Chippendale
Chest Of Drawers
In chalk on backboards: ""John Russell/Wadbury Ct.""
Unknown
87 5/8 x 43 7/8 x 22 5/8 (HxWxD) (inches)
1952.166
Connecticut (United States)
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