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Drop well chest with looking glass

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

ca. 1860

GUSN

GUSN-264573

Description

Drop well chest with marble tops and looking glass, Labeled "John A. Ellis", Walnut, East Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chests (case furniture)
Chest

Additional Identification Number

431.2

Maker

Ellis, John A. (Cabinetmaker)

Dimensions

84 3/4 x 57 3/8 x 21 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

2012.28.2

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