Chest of drawers
John Symonds
(American (born in England), 1595–1671)
James Symonds
(American (born in England), 1633–1714)
Samuel Symonds
(American, 1638–1722)
1680–1710
Object PlaceSalem, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueOak, pine, walnut, cedar, maple
Dimensions98.4 x 102.2 x 54.3 cm (38 3/4 x 40 1/4 x 21 3/8 in. )
Credit LineBequest of Charles Hitchcock Tyler
Accession number32.272
On View
On viewClassificationsFurniture
Collections
Architectonic case furniture with applied, geometric moldings is characteristic of objects made in a cabinetmaking tradition established by members of the Symonds family. The shop was established by John Symonds, who came to Salem in 1636 from Great Yarmouth, England. This chest probably was made by one of his sons, who carried on the shop tradition.
ProvenanceEarly history unknown; acquired by the collector Charles Hitchcock Tyler before 1932, and included in his bequest of that year.
1670–1700
1650–1700
