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Object Name
Chest of Drawers
Object Number
1973-02-5
Description
Three drawer bureau that was cut down from the bottom of a chest on chest. One of a pair. The location of the other bureau is unknown. High bracket feet. Quarter round fluted columns with thumb nail edges. Round, cast brass pulls. Key escutcheons on each drawer. Top overhangs base of chest.
Comment
In the Cheney account book there is an entry under Benjamin Tallmadge for taking a chest on chest and converting it to two bureaus for the price of $5.50
Category
Furnishings
Maker
Date Made
1811
Dimensions
31" high x 20" deep x 42" wide
Materials
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Chest of Drawers