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Miniature chest of drawers |
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Object numberRIF1433 |
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MakerMaker Unknown |
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Dimensions6 3/4 × 11 5/8 × 5 7/8 in. (17.145 × 29.528 × 14.923 cm) |
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Date17901800 |
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Current locationUnknown |
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GeographyMade in Newport, Rhode Island, or made in Providence, Rhode Island(view a map of Rhode Island) |
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MediumMahogany; white pine (chest bottom, three-sided base frame) |
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ProvenancePrivate collection, before 1982; consigned to Christie's, New York, January 23, 1982, 127, lot 391 |
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Associated namesChristie's |
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ConstructionA three-sided frame mitred together at the front corners is nailed to the bottom of the chest; the feet and their blocks are attached to the frame. The back board is fasten to the back edge of the bottom board. |
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NotesThe practice of attaching the feet to a three-sided frame nailed to the bottom board is typical of Providence. |
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BibliographyChristie's, New York, Fine American Furniture, Silver, and Decorative Arts, sale cat. (January 23, 1982), 127, lot 391, ill. |