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A polished wooden dresser with four curved drawers, ornate metal hardware, and intricately carved claw feet. Rear view of a wooden dresser with a plain back panel and curved sides supported by decorative clawed feet. Side profile of a wooden dresser with a curved body and polished surface standing on claw feet. Side view of a polished wooden dresser with curved edges, resting on ornamental, carved claw feet.

Unknown Maker, American

Bombé Chest of Drawers,

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

American

Title

Bombé Chest of Drawers

Medium

tulipwood, mahogany, white pine

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • mahogany,
  • white pine and tulipwood,
  • with brass

Techniques

  • Mahogany,
  • white pine and tulipwood,
  • with brass

Dimensions

81.3 x 96.5 cm (32 x 38 inches)

Place

Place Made: Boston; Place Made: Massachusetts

Type

  • Furniture

Credit

Bequest of Mr. Charles L. Pendleton

Object Number

04.079

Bombé Chest of Drawers

A Handbook of the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design

American Furniture In Pendleton House

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The Pendleton Collection

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Place Made: Boston; Place Made: Massachusetts

Publications

A Handbook of the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design

American Furniture In Pendleton House

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The Pendleton Collection

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Exhibition History

Making It In America

October 11, 2013 - February 9, 2014

Focus on Form

April 1, 1998 - May 21, 2000

18th and 19th-Century American Galleries

Charles Pendleton House

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