High Chest
Dateca. 1785
Maker
Unknown artist
Made in
New London County, Connecticut
Label TextThe cut-out onion shape in the center bottom edge of this flat-top high chest represents New London County, Connecticut, the onion capital of the American colonies in the eighteenth century. The wonderfully shaped drawers at the top seem to be unique to this piece. High chests of drawers were generally used in bedrooms to hold clothing and household linens.
Object number2014.24.1
ProvenanceSold in the auction of the Edward Wheeler Collection (as stated by Albert Sack, 1997); Israel Sack, Boston, Massachusetts, 1928; Harry Aron, Boston, Massachusetts; Mr. Harry Aron willed the piece to a gentleman in Petersham, Massachusetts; (2006 On loan to Seattle Art Museum); Wayne Pratt & Co.
Credit LineGift of Ruth J. Nutt
DimensionsOverall height: 81 in. (205.7 cm)
Base: 44 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (113 x 52.1 cm)
Top: 40 1/2 x 18 3/4 in. (102.9 x 47.6 cm)
MediumMaple, tiger maple, chestnut, brass
Gaanax'adi clan
ca. 1810
Object number: 91.1.125
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