Collection Highlights
The N. O. massacre
Date:
1866
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1866.43
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
High chest
Object Number:
1944.198ab
Date:
1690-1720
Medium:
Walnut, oak, pine, maple
Dimensions:
Overall: 58 x 40 1/2 x 24 in. ( 147.3 x 102.9 x 61 cm )
Description:
Walnut-veneered William & Mary high chest of drawers; a: upper case molded cornice with two shorter drawers over three graduated drawers; b: lower case has long drawer over skirt cut with three rounded arches, with six turned trumpet-shaped legs with flat scrolled stretchers and ball feet; piece has been reworked and rebuilt.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
