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Chest of drawers
James Higgins
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
James Higgins (Furniture maker)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; Middlesex; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Pine, white
- Cherry
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1959.0775
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.0775
Object Name
Chest of drawers
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
James Higgins (Furniture maker)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; Middlesex; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Previously catalogued as possibly from Norwich, Connecticut. This chest originated from Chatham Township, Middlesex County, Connecticut, or vicinity.
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: On top face of subtop
Inscription: "James Higg__", "James _iggins".
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Pine, white
- Cherry
- Brass
Dimensions (inches)
36.75 (H) x 38.5 (W) x 20.5 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
93.345 (H) x 97.79 (W) x 52.07 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW and OD are at the top. W (case) 35.625 in. D (feet) 20.25 in. D (case) 18.625 in.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Richards, Nancy E. & Evans, Nancy Goyne. 1997 New England Furniture at Winterthur: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods.
• Published: cat. no. 182, pp. 369-72.Book: Downs, Joseph & du Pont, Henry Francis. 1952 American Furniture: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods, in the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum.
• Published: no. 172.Book: Morse, Frances Clary. 1917 Furniture of the Olden Time.
• Published: pp. 44-46, ill. 30.