chest of drawers

Furniture

Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland

Name/Title

chest of drawers

Entry/Object ID

2000.015.001

Description

A: Chest of drawers. 43"h x 43"w x 22.75"d.; cherry case with mahogany veneered top and front; matched bookend veneer on each drawer front; bird’s-eye maple veneer panels flanking overhanging top drawer; tulip poplar secondary wood. Four drawers with cut glass knobs; knobs on bottom drawer and proper left side of third drawer have been replaced with pressed glass knobs. Signed on back "Jacob Glazier Union Town Feb 1 1838". May originally have been stained to resemble mahogany; traces of red wash are visible on back of case. B,C: keys. Lock hardware appears to be original, has hand cut screws.

Acquisition

Accession

2000.015

Source or Donor

Luntz, Helen Reese

Acquisition Method

Bequest

General Notes

Note

Belonged to Andrew Jackson Reese (b.1834 - d.1920), donor’s grandfather. He was a first cousin to Professor James W. Reese who lived for a time in the Shellman house.