Name/Title

chest of drawers

Entry/Object ID

1989.019.066

Description

Low dresser with mirror. Base has rectangular marble top with rounded front corners. Three drawers with raised elongated oval trim, each drawer has a pair of drawer pulls carved into leaves that curve out for handhold. Round raised escutcheon on each drawer. Curved skirt with decorative center design, bracket feet, casters. Vertical mirror with rounded top, swings on horizontal axis at center, pointed round knob on each side. Arched pediment with carved molding and leaf motif in center, angled S-scroll on each side. Small half-circle shelf on each side of mirror, split spindle underneath, pierced back forms column. Two rectangular boxes rest on tabletop and are attached to back, each has hinged lid and molded edge. 86"h x 42.25"w x 19.5"d. 1870s

Acquisition

Accession

1989.019