Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Blanket Chest
Object Number:
1963.171
Date:
ca. 1787
Medium:
Walnut, pine
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 1/2 x 52 1/2 x 23 in. ( 72.4 x 133.4 x 58.4 cm )
Marks:
inlaid: "AS1787"
Description:
Rectangular walnut chest; rectangular lid with molded rim; front has applied carved and inlaid shell and inlaid "A S 1787,"; applied mid molding above three lipped drawers; molded base on shaped bracket feet with carved and inlaid shell pendant at center.
Gallery Label:
The bottoms of two of the feet of this chest have been replaced.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
