Chest with two drawers
1704
Object PlaceWethersfield, Connecticut
Medium/TechniqueOak, pine, with painted decoration
DimensionsOverall: 87 x 122.6 x 52.7 cm (34 1/4 x 48 1/4 x 20 3/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Philip Spalding, Oakes Ames Spalding, and Hobart Ames Spalding
Accession number50.3786
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On viewClassificationsFurniture
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This chest originally was brightly painted with a variety of floral motifs and other decoration on its front, sides, and lid. The initials ES and the date 1704, which appear on the central panel, are presumably the initials of the original owner and the date of its commissioning or construction. The chest may have been made for a special occasion, perhaps a marriage.
ProvenanceEarly history unknown, although probably made for an original owner with the initials "E.S." Lent by Philip Leffingwell Spalding, October 29, 1928. Transferred to Mrs. Philip L. Spalding, October 10, 1940; given in 1940 by members of the Spalding family.
third quarter of 17th century
about 1795
1850-1900
about 1700–50
about 1750–1800
