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On Display: House - Salem Stair Hall, Lower
Box
1756
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Delaware; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Walnut
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1958.0552
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.0552
Object Name
Box
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Delaware; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin is likely the Radnor Township area now part of Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Date
1756
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Inside of lid
Inscription: "Chest of Sarah Thomas made 1756/md. to/ Jos Walker of Tredyffrin Tp./ Chester County"
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom
Inscription: "S. Thomas/ July 18, 1783".
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Walnut
- Brass
Dimensions (inches)
8.625 (H) x 20.375 (W) x 15.625 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
21.908 (H) x 51.753 (W) x 39.688 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW at top, OD at top.