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Chest of drawers

1780–1800
Object PlaceHartford area, Connecticut, United States
Medium/TechniqueCherry, white pine
Dimensions81.91 x 92.71 x 56.51 cm (32 1/4 x 36 1/2 x 22 1/4 in.)
Credit LineBequest of Charles Hitchcock Tyler
Accession number32.278
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsFurniture
Collections
InscriptionsThe drawer sides and backs and drawer blades are inscribed with "X" and "V" in numerous places.
ProvenanceEarly history unknown; part of the large collection of the Boston collector Charles Hitchcock Tyler bequeathed to the Museum in 1932 (Accession date September 1, 1932)..
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