New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.

Chest Of Drawers

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1800

MediumWalnut | White Pine | Brass

DimensionsOverall: 30 3/4 x 35 x 18 3/8 in. (78.1 x 88.9 x 46.7 cm)

Credit LineChrysler Museum of Art, Moses Myers House, Norfolk, Virginia. The Historic Houses are the property of the City of Norfolk and are operated by The Chrysler Museum.

Object numberM51.1.37

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, MMH, South Bedroom

DescriptionChest of two drawers with straight bracket feet dovetailed at their front corners. The top is edged with an ovolo-fillet-cove molding, while the base molding is a quirk ogee. Drawer fronts are lipped to project slightly from the face of the chest. Drawer pulls have swan's neck bails and oval rosettes, while the keyhole escutcheons are stamped brass.

Exhibition HistoryMyers House