Chest of drawers

1790-1810

Place madeUnited States, North America

ProbablyNew York

Mahogany, poplar, pine

Overall: 38 1/2 x 41 3/8 x 24 in. ( 97.8 x 105.1 x 61 cm )

Gift of Miss Elsie Dwight Alling in memory of Samuel Bayard Dod, father of the late Miss Isabel G. Dod

1944.219

According to the accession records, this chest of drawers belonged to Samuel McCulloh, maternal great-grandfather of Isabel G. Dod. The inscription "HJ" on the back side of the drawer handles refers to the partnership of brassworker William Jenkins and die caster-engraver Thomas Hands of Birmingham, England. Their partnership is listed in city directories from 1791-1803.

DescriptionFederal inlaid bowfront chest of drawers; slightly overhanging top; four graduated drawers with inlaid stringing; shaped skirt; splayed French feet on casters; stamped brass rectangular backplates with oval centers and bail handles.

Markingsimpressed: in back of brass bail handle: "HJ" written: in black on bottom of piece "D------[illeg]"

ClassificationsFURNITURE