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PSSR Accession Number: PSSR.1

Object Name

1. Hierarchical: Furnishings

2. Classification: Furniture

3. Object Term: Chest of Drawers

Description: Mahogany chest of drawers, with overhanging top, four levels of drawers, the top level split into two drawers, the lower three levels full-width and graduated, fluted quarter columns at front corners and original ogee bracket feet. Full dust boards within. Brasses are replacements, hence the marks and holes of the originals are still visible on all drawers. Interior of left top drawer marked in chalk "E-42".

Marked (yes or no): no

If yes, transcribe directly: -

Date of Manufacture: circa 1770

Company or Place of Manufacture: Pennsylvania, possibly Philadelphia

Materials: mahogany, poplar, brass

Overall dimensions in inches

1. height: 33 1/2"

2. width: 39"

3. depth: 21 1/2"

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