Marble-topped three-drawer chest of the Blake-Dyer family, late 1870s

Name/Title

Marble-topped three-drawer chest of the Blake-Dyer family, late 1870s

Entry/Object ID

1995.148.110

Description

Acc. No. 95.148.110 Subject Category: Furniture Date or Period: Circa late 1870's Object: Chest of drawers Description: Three-drawer chest of drawers with marble top of white and gray. Drawers have wooden keyhole escutcheons and burled walnut veneer. Remaining pulls are combination brass and ebonized wood; however, two holes are missing. Piece rests on casters. Front of upper drawer is divided into sections for handkerchiefs, gloves, etc. Size: depth 20" x width 42 1/4" x height 29 1/4". History of Object: Victorian style marble-topped dresser from Blake/Dyer residence on Clinton Avenue. Acquired from: Dorothy R Dyer Date: June 17, 1995