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Serpentine-Front Chest
RB
Roland Benjamin
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Maker Name
Benjamin, Roland
Accession Number
2018.058
Period
Chippendale
Materials
Cherry
Dimensions
32H z 34W x 16D
Address
City
Park Ridge
State
IL
Zip
60068
Country
USA
Primary Wood: Cherry, replacing mahogany in the original
Secondary Wood: Poplar
Based upon the chest that appears in Albert Sack's, New Fine Points of Furniture, p. 95. Original is from Massachusetts 1760-1780. Depth reduced to allow use of one-piece top and sides. Brasses minimized to emphasize figure of drawer fronts which were cut from a single 10/4 plank.