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Chest of drawers

John Townsend

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medium-brown wooden chest of drawers by John Townsend. The chest has a flat top and a rectangular shape. Two carved shell designs are on the top two drawers. The chest has a slightly raised base and short, curved legs. There are eight drawers, four on each side, with brass handles. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1765
Medium
Mahogany, tulip poplar, pine, chestnut
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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