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High Chest of Drawers

Additional Title(s)
  • William and Mary High Chest
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS
Dateca. 1720
Mediummaple, pine, ash and mahogany with brass hardware
Dimensions66 1/4 x 39 1/2 x 23 in. (168.3 x 100.3 x 58.4 cm.)
DescriptionWilliam and Mary high chest with cross-banded and burl veneered drawer fronts, 'trumpet-turned' legs with ball feet; the crown molding and waist molding are veneered with walnut; maple, with pine secondary wood, and ash and mahogany veneers; brasses appear to be original; Boston area, Massacusetts.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of Jonathan and Karin Fielding
Status
On view
Object number2020.15.6
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Photography © 2014 Fredrik Nilsen
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Photography © 2014 Fredrik Nilsen
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Photography © 2014 Fredrik Nilsen
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Photography © 2014 Fredrik Nilsen
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