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- High Chest of Drawers, 1770-1785 - 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.
- 1770-1785
- Collections - Artifact
High Chest of Drawers, 1770-1785
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.
- High Chest, Owned by Mary Ball Washington, 1700-1730 - Mary Ball Washington, George's mother, owned this finely made high chest. Orphaned at an early age, she likely inherited this chest. When she married Augustine Washington in 1731, the chest probably came with her. Much later in life, Mary lived in Fredericksburg, Virginia. A neighbor bought this high chest at a sale of some of Mary's possessions and it descended in that Virginia family until purchased by agents of Henry Ford.
- 1700-1730
- Collections - Artifact
High Chest, Owned by Mary Ball Washington, 1700-1730
Mary Ball Washington, George's mother, owned this finely made high chest. Orphaned at an early age, she likely inherited this chest. When she married Augustine Washington in 1731, the chest probably came with her. Much later in life, Mary lived in Fredericksburg, Virginia. A neighbor bought this high chest at a sale of some of Mary's possessions and it descended in that Virginia family until purchased by agents of Henry Ford.
- High Chest of Drawers, 1750-1780 - Newport, Rhode Island, was a small town in the 18th century that became wealthy through the transatlantic shipping trade. The town benefited from a diverse and entrepreneurial citizenry, which included the related Goddard and Townsend families who produced much of Newport's best furniture. This distinctive high chest characterizes their work, with its elegant proportions, outstanding workmanship, and attention to detail.
- 1750-1780
- Collections - Artifact
High Chest of Drawers, 1750-1780
Newport, Rhode Island, was a small town in the 18th century that became wealthy through the transatlantic shipping trade. The town benefited from a diverse and entrepreneurial citizenry, which included the related Goddard and Townsend families who produced much of Newport's best furniture. This distinctive high chest characterizes their work, with its elegant proportions, outstanding workmanship, and attention to detail.
- High Chest of Drawers, 1750-1770 - 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.
- 1750-1770
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High Chest of Drawers, 1750-1770
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.
- High Chest of Drawers, 1740-1770 - Colonial Americans used high chests to store clothing, tablecloths, napkins and other household textiles. This well-made high chest, however, was more than just a storage piece. When placed in a parlor or other public room, this decorative high chest projected the owner's wealth and social status to visitors.
- 1740-1770
- Collections - Artifact
High Chest of Drawers, 1740-1770
Colonial Americans used high chests to store clothing, tablecloths, napkins and other household textiles. This well-made high chest, however, was more than just a storage piece. When placed in a parlor or other public room, this decorative high chest projected the owner's wealth and social status to visitors.
- High Chest of Drawers, 1765-1780 - In the 18th century, high chests were made for the homes of well-to-do. This example was made in the small river town of Wethersfield, Connecticut. In rural areas, craftsmen mixed and matched styles and design elements or invented their own. The pinwheel designs carved in the drawers of this piece are good examples.
- 1765-1780
- Collections - Artifact
High Chest of Drawers, 1765-1780
In the 18th century, high chests were made for the homes of well-to-do. This example was made in the small river town of Wethersfield, Connecticut. In rural areas, craftsmen mixed and matched styles and design elements or invented their own. The pinwheel designs carved in the drawers of this piece are good examples.