High Chest of Drawers, 1750-1770
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Artifact Overview
Philadelphia Chippendale High Chests are considered the most ornate of the regional styles produced in colonial and revolutionary America. Combining shell motifs with applied and carved C and S scrolls, these chest exude the wealth and good taste of their owners.
Artifact Details
Artifact
High chest of drawers
Date Made
1750-1770
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Attributed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.3.8779
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cedar
Metal
Tulips
Walnut (Wood)
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 97 in
Width: 43 in
Length: 24 in
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