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Until its acquisition by the Museum, this chest remained in the great landholding Van Rensselaer family of Albany, New York. Note the wide cornice, canted-and-fluted corners, front claw feet with carved knees, and ogee-bracket rear feet—all typical of New York furniture design.
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Title: Chest-on-chest
Date: 1760–90
Geography: Made in New York, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Mahogany, yellow poplar, yellow pine, white pine
Dimensions: 78 3/4 x 45 1/4 x 23 in. (200 x 114.9 x 58.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of E. M. Newlin, 1964
Object Number: 64.249.3
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