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
Creators
Place of Creation
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
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