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DEACESSIONED February 26, 2015
Chest of drawers
1800–20
Object Place: Massachusetts or New Hampshire
Medium/Technique
Mahogany, pine, chestnut, inlaid woods
Dimensions
Overall: 96 x 55 x 110.5 cm (37 13/16 x 21 5/8 x 43 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Henrietta Page
Accession Number18.412
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsFurniture – Case furniture and boxes
Catalogue Raisonné
Randall 36
DescriptionThe top of the bow front chest is inlaid with a string of pyramid stringing. The four drawers each have a string of maple around the edge, and are fitted with oval brasses and inset brass keyholes. The skirt is scalloped at the sides and is deply bowed in front with a central arch cut out. There is an inlaid band of arrow stringing around the base. The front feet are curved or French bracket type, while those in back are straight bracket type.
ProvenanceEarly history unknown; 1918, gift of Mrs. Henrietta Page (Accession Date September 12, 1918). February 26, 2015, deaccessioned by the MFA for sale through Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.