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1820-1830
GUSN-55027
Chest of Drawers. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, and pine secondary wood. Three small drawers sit on the top with four large drawers below; carved scroll columns on either side; with cut glass pulls and ball feet.
chests of drawers
case furniture
mahogany (wood)
pine (wood)
Empire (style)
Chest of Drawers
Chest of Drawers
"This bureau was made to order for mrs. James Bird in Charestown, Mass. in 1820 or 1821."
"Bi[rd]/Bird"
Bird, James, Mrs.
Unknown
49 1/2 x 47 1/2 x 21 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Dorothy Horton McGee
1989.28
Massachusetts (United States)
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