Furniture
Concord, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
1769-1776
Cherry; Maple, soft; Pine, white; Brass
1952.0256
Object Number1952.0256 |
Chest of drawers (High chest)
Furniture
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Concord, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
Origin is probably Concord, Massachusetts
1769-1776
Cherry; Maple, soft; Pine, white; Brass
89.125 (H) , 41.25 (W) , 21 (D)
226.378 (H) , 104.775 (W) , 53.34 (D)
OW and OD is of cornice. H (case) 82.375 in. (209.2 cm); W (upper case) 38.25 in. (97.2 cm); W (lower case) 40 in. (101.6 cm); W (feet) 40.5 in. (102.9 cm); D (upper case) 19.5 in. (49.5 cm); D (lower case) 19.75 in. (50.2 cm); D (feet) 20.375 in. (51.7 cm).
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