High chest of drawers, 1762–65, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Mahogany, mahogany veneer, tulip

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High chest of drawers, 1762–65, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Mahogany, mahogany veneer, tulip poplar, 91 3/4 x 44 5/8 x 24 5/8 in. (233 x x cm), Furniture, The naturalistic carving on this tall chest is the work of highly skilled London-trained craftsmen who came to Philadelphia before the Revolutionary War to seek their fortunes. Characteristically, these makers took motifs from London pattern books and rearranged them to suit local tastes

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Size: 2712px × 4320px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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