Title
Chest-of-Drawers
Object Type
Creator
Date
ca. 1720
Description
Molded cornice above a case with two short drawers, three graduated long drawers below fitted with beaded surrounds, molded base continuing to ball feet. Mark on back of each drawer script letter S or half-moon, "3-5" and other markings on bottom of bottom drawer.
Cultural Origin
probably Newport, Rhode Island
Medium
maple, poplar, brass
Extent
Overall: 38 3/4 x 37 1/16 x 20 5/8 in. (98.4 x 94.1 x 52.4 cm)
Collection
Source
Donated to NRF by Mr. Samuel Sheffield, February 1972
Identifier
2001.401
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