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Chest of Drawers

Medium: Mahogany, ebony, satinwood, brass
Place Made: New Hampshire, USA
Dates: ca. 1790-1800
Dimensions: 39 3/8 x 41 1/4 x 21 5/8 in. (100 x 104.8 x 54.9 cm)
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 17.118
Credit Line: Henry L. Batterman Fund
Image: Overall, 17.118_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Swell-front chest with four, full width inlaid drawers, original brass handles, inlaid banding on skirt with rectangular design in center, supported by French bracket feet. Sheraton style. Condition: Good

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