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Chest-on-chest

about 1770–90
Object PlaceEastern Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueMahogany, pine
Dimensions216.53 x 109.85 x 55.88 cm (85 1/4 x 43 1/4 x 22 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Aimée and Miss Rosamond Lamb in memory of Miss Rose Lamb
Accession number1977.571
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ClassificationsFurniture
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InscriptionsInscribed in chalk on the side of the top wide drawer: "Lamb" Also so inscribed on side and back of third drawer. In graphite on bottom of an additional drawer: "Lamb" Painted on back: "38.28"
ProvenanceProbably made for a member of the extended Lamb family; 1977, given to the Museum by Miss Aimée and Miss Rosamond (Accession Date June 9, 1977)