John Chipman Oxbow Chests

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dboeff

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Hi,
  I have a client that wants a Chipman Oxbow Chest like the 2 at the Diplomatic Rooms in the Department of State.  I have the overall dimensions but would like more detail about the piece or perhaps measure it.
I have not been able to find any documentation of the piece in the databases or museums that have digital content of their collections. There is a photo in the New Fine Points by Sack.
Has anyone ever approached the State Department for access or know of another place where the piece might be?
Thanks
Dave Boeff
 

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Will the State Department allow access? If so, I wonder how much? (take out drawers, turn on side etc.)
 
You can get access to the state department. You can schedule tours here: https://receptiontours.state.gov/ and this is probably a good place to start.


You probably can get better access to the piece if you contact the office of the curator (Info on this page https://www.treasury.gov/about/history/collections/Pages/furniture.aspx). and write them and let them know what you would like to do.


You will be contacting the government, so expect slow response. I am not sure who the current curator is but they may be a SAPFM member. I would use phone calls first, My experience with government is that emails are filtered, some intern may read it and send a "we don't do that" form email back to you.


It's politics so be sure to name drop etc. If you are active/former military use that as well. Also contacting your senator, or congressman/woman may help get you in contact with the correct person, especially if your a donor. Their job is to help you (It may not seem like it, but that's a discussion for a different web page).


Be super flexible and have a back up plan, schedule a second date. This building is for official events, and you may be bumped if some official needs the room.


And let us know how it goes.
 
I am scheduled for a public tour, they said I can bring a camera and will be close enough to take pictures. 
Really would like to get a drawer removed.
Thanks for the info. I'll get working on it.
Regards,
 
The State Dep't is currently closed due to Gov't shutdown...but hopefully that will be resolved before your visit.
 
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