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Writing cabinet

1790–1810
Object PlaceNorth Shore / Poss. Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueMahogany, pine, bird's-eye maple veneer, light and dark wood inlay
DimensionsOverall: 77.5 x 68.6 x 22.5 cm (30 1/2 x 27 x 8 7/8 in.)
Credit LineHelen and Alice Colburn Fund
Accession number1979.160
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ClassificationsFurniture
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InscriptionsInscribed on bottoms and backs of drawers, respectively: "1," "2," and "3" Inscribed on drawer side: "4" Inscribed on back with Roman numerals. Many illegible pencil inscriptions on drawers. Torn paper label affixed to back is printed: "[torn] FURNITURE" Modern label bears in ink: "C 497 / Miniature Hepplewhite / Inlaid Secretary- / Bookcase of Mass. Origin 1790. / Height 30 1/2" Width 27" Depth 8 3/4
ProvenancePurchased from John Walton (dealer), Jewett City, Connecticut (Accession Date April 18, 1979)