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Chest of Drawers

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1820

GUSN

GUSN-56118

Description

Four columnar turned legs support bowed case with four drawers. Ovolo corners at front with reeded columns beneath. Pressed brass pulls and escutcheons. Corresponding top. Eared crest with applied, pressed brass bosses. Original brasses.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chests of drawers
case furniture
mahogany (wood)
Empire (style)
Chest of Drawers
Chest of Drawers

Additional Identification Number

19.1941

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

43 3/4 x 40 1/4 x 19 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mabel L. Josselyn

Accession Number

1966.511

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