Gentleman’s secretary, Attributed to Nehemiah Adams, 1800–1810

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Gentleman’s secretary, 1800–1810, Made in Salem, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, mahogany veneer, satinwood with white pine, 96 x 68 x 18 in. ( x x cm), Furniture, Attributed to Nehemiah Adams (1769–1840), One of only about a dozen known examples attributed to Nehemiah Adams, this piece shows great unity of design, achieved through the rhythmic use of ellipses—a favorite Neoclassical shape—in the panels of the cabinet base

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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