Rectangular chest with hinged lid: 3 board lid with molded edge; crudely carved toward back "E.P. MOSHER" "John MEYER SULLVAN Co." "JACOB CRAMER Sullivan Co."; front rail carved with frieze of opposing S-forms with interspersed leaf shapes against punched background; center of front rail, large (c.6" x 4") wrought iron plate with keyhole over carved frieze; rest of front - 4 vertical panels, side rails extend downward to form board feet; 2 vertical panels on each side; also inside tip of rear board carved "MOSHER. W. P."
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1600 - 1733
Date made: r. 1600 - 1733
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Other Names and Numbers
Other Number
PCR 1070(1126)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
30-3/4 in
Width
57-3/4 in
Depth
25 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 30 3/4 x 57 3/4 x 25 in. (78.1 x 146.7 x 63.5 cm)
Material
White oak (english), Wrought iron
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Lid altered - traces of cleatmarks and marks from hinges inside and outside of the chest; front has evidence of white paint in cracks throughout; 1" x 2" gouge on front proper right side edge toward top; top has old deep cracks and splits.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Unknown
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Note: Found in a barn in White Plains.
PCR 1070 (1126)
Numbered inside chest on left
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Second Bedchamber/NW
