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Dower Chest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with flat top, short legs. Two large circular designs on front, surrounded by white etched floral patterns. Lower front section has two long rectangular panels with etched designs. Top and bottom have decorative borders. Image is black and white. Title: Dower Chest, Artist unspecified.

Artwork details

Date:
1786
Medium:
Poplar
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 483 px
Museum record:
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