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On Display: House - Readbourne Parlor
Chest of drawers (High chest)
Pimm high chest
John Pimm
1740-1750
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Pimm (Maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Maple, soft
- Walnut, black
- Pine, white
- Mahogany
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1957.1084
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.1084
Object Name
Chest of drawers (High chest)
Title
Pimm high chest
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
John Pimm (Maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Date
1740-1750
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Back of drawers
Inscription: Inscribed in script (in chalk) on most drawer backs: "Pim"
Type: Mark
Location: Back of brass
Inscription: Stamped on back of one of the brasses: "I.P."
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Maple, soft
- Walnut, black
- Pine, white
- Mahogany
- Brass
Dimensions (inches)
85.25 (H) x 42 (W) x 25.25 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
216.535 (H) x 106.68 (W) x 64.135 (D)
Measurement Notes
OH is with finial. OW is at cornice. OD is at feet.