Rectangular; resting on straight bracket feet. Four graduated drawers with incised lines following contour of drawer front. Corresponding blond stringing. Rectangular top with straight edges.
chests of drawers
case furniture
brass (alloy)
incising
inlay (process)
mahogany (wood)
Federal
vine scrolls
Mahogany
Brass
Federal
Inlaid
Incised
Grape
CHEST OF DRAWERS
Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),
Unknown
36.188 x 41.125 x 20.375 (HxWxD) (inches)
Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan
1949.748
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