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dower chest

1799

American

Pennsylvania German

78.152

Not currently on view

paintironbrasspinepoplar

Artwork Details

Nationality
American
NationalityCreation Date
1799
Creation Location
Pennsylvania, United States
Materials
pine, poplar, wrought-iron hinges, brass mounts
Object Types
decorative arts, furnishings, furniture, chests, dower chests
Dimensions

30 x 53-1/2 x 24-1/2 in.

Mark Description

Painted in black, front side, near bottom of top portion of chest, inside left arched panel: 1 7 Painted in black, front side, near bottom of top portion of chest, inside right arched panel: 9 9 Inscribed in pencil, interior drawer, bottom, visible when viewed from above: april 7 1927 Inscribed in pencil, same interior drawer, left side: Repaired By / J H Friedel / 114 Jay st Lock Haven

Accession Number
78.152
Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Edward Huber Dunlap in memory of his wife, Louise Dunlap

Copyright
Public Domain
Collection

Decorative Arts

Color Palette

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