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MINIATURE CHEST OF DRAWERS

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

The small chest has three drawers which are bombe in front. The top of the chest, edges of the drawers have a decoration in gilding. The decoration on the front resembles wreaths with a fringe suspended from it. The top is outlined in a floral pattern. Each drawer has a metal knob that serves as the drawer pull. It rests on metal ball feet.

Object name:
MINIATURE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Made from:
Wood -- gilding -- metal
Made in:
USA
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
15.9 × 17.8 cm (6 1/4 × 7 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
34.25
Class:
WOOD
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973