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Collection Type

Furniture

Date

1800-1820

GUSN

GUSN-18618

Description

Federal style commode. Mahogany veneer w/ string inlay. Brass knob pulls and key surrounds. Flip-up doors and French bracket feet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

commodes (French chests of drawers)
brass (alloy)
mahogany (wood)
Federal
Mahogany
Brass
Federal
COMMODE

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Additional Identification Number

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

29.5 x 42 x 18 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1295

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