Secretary

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Secretary

Entry/Object ID

72.540a-m

Description

4 drawer, bracket-foot, cherry chest; top drawer is hinged to open. In its interior are 7 drawers, 6 arched compartments, and a central door fronting another small drawer and compartment. Drawers are beaded. Small brass knobs original. Shaped skirt with band of maple inlay. Drawer and the wood around hinges. Several brass bolts, handles and one plate (K) are replacements.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Furniture

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1820

Place

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

72.540.a-m

Dimensions

Height

44-1/8 in

Width

43-1/4 in

Depth

19-3/4 in

Parts

Count

13

Parts

1 base, 4 large drawers, 8 small drawers

Material

Cherry, Pine, Poplar