Northern white pine pewter dresser with original red paint and three exposed shelves (with the top of the enclosed section serving as a fourth shelf): the sides of the top (exposed shelves section) section are mitered to the top board with molding around the inner edge of the top section; the molded shelf guards; the two sides of the dresser are each composed of one length of wood with an inverted "V" cut in the middle of the base forming "2" feet; the back is made of 4 boards running vertically; the enclosed section is of board construction (sides to back and forth) as well as joined construction in the 3 fielded panels (including the door) which are diagonally and sometimes tripally pinned; 2 H-strap hinges hold the door on the carcass; the enclosed area contains one shelf.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1700 - 1799
Date made: r. 1700 - 1799
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
77 in
Width
65 in
Depth
15-3/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 77 x 65 x 15 3/4 in. (195.6 x 165.1 x 40 cm)
Material
Pine (white)
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Natural wear-random nicks and dents-right side of enclosed sections; top very worn; guard from third shelf missing.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Unknown
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Complex, Ferry House - Bar
