Chest, 1715-1730

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Artifact Overview

This chest is painted with stylized symbols representing countries that were important to the owner - the Tudor Rose of England, the Fleur-de-Lys of France and the Thistle of Scotland. The initials A.S. are included with these symbols, associating the owner with European gentility.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Chest (Case furniture)

Date Made

1715-1730

Creator Notes

Attributed to Charles Gillom, Old Saybrook, Connecticut.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished

Object ID

36.141.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Oak (Wood)
Chestnut (Wood)
Tulipwood
Paint (Coating)

Technique

Hand-painted

Color

Black (Color)
Green
Orange (Color)
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 34.5 in
Width: 47.5 in
Length: 20 in