c. 1755-1774
In two parts, the upper section with three flame finials above two panel doors opening to a fitted interior, the lower section with a slant lid opening to a fitted interior above four graduated long drawers on ball and claw feet (the upper section reduced, breaks to finials, slant lid possible replaced).
228.9 x 111.8 x 64.8 cm (90 1/8 x 44 x 25 1/2 in.)
John Dane to brother Nathan Dane. Nathan Dane to his sister Mary (Molly) Dane Ellingwood. To her daughter Fanny Ellingwood Larcom. To her son Edwin Hale Abbot. To his son Edwin Hale Abbott Jr. Gift to Fogg Art Museum, 1950.
Wood
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18th centuryAmericanWood
BritishWalnut
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20th centuryAmericanMolded plywood, rubber, metal screws
20th centuryAmericanWood
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