High Chest of Drawers, 1770-1785
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Artifact Overview
High chests like this were not only used to store clothing and valuables in a wealthy household but also served as expressions of the stylishness of their owners. This piece is distinctive in the steps on the top to show off the owner's china and perhaps, metal wares, much like a modern china cabinet.
Artifact Details
Artifact
High chest of drawers
Date Made
1770-1785
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Attributed to Timothy Phelps, Hartford, Connecticut
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
29.1126.109
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cherry (Wood)
Chestnut (Wood)
Pine (Wood)
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Brown
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 48 in (Top)
Height: 36 in (Base)
Width: 21 in
Length: 41 in
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