Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
High chest
Object Number:
1870.8
Date:
1740-1780
Medium:
Birch, maple, chestnut
Dimensions:
Overall: 70 x 36 x 19 1/2 in. ( 177.8 x 91.4 x 49.5 cm )
Description:
Queen Anne high chest of drawers in two parts; upper case has a flat top with cornice molding and five graduated drawers; lower case has one long drawer over three drawers in line (two square-fronted drawers flanking a rectangular center drawer) with a cyma-curved front skirt, ogee-curved side skirts and cabriole legs with pad feet; possibly original brass hardware.
Gallery Label:
According to tradition, this high chest is made from wood from the orchard of General Israel Putnam (1718-1790) in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Stylistically, it is consistent with case furniture made in southeastern Connecticut.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Benjamin M. Norman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
