Chest of Drawers, 1680-1700

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Artifact Overview

Chests of this type were made to hold linens, clothing, and other prized household possessions. This elaborate chest is decorated with carved flowers and vase-shaped turnings, designs copied from English sources.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Chest of drawers

Date Made

1680-1700

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished

Object ID

36.141.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Maple (Wood)
Metal
Pine (Wood)
Oak

Color

Black (Color)
Brown

Dimensions

Height: 41.25 in
Width: 48 in
Length: 21 in