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Chest of drawers

1825-1875
Wood, brass
Overall: 11 3/4 x 9 in. ( 29.8 x 22.9 cm )
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
INV.8769
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
DescriptionWood toy chest of drawers; molded top; three drawers with brass pulls; all are supported by block feet.
MarkingsNadelman collection sticker: "440 / Am"
ClassificationsTOYS
Toy chest of drawers
Elie Nadelman
1815-1850
INV.7814
Toy chest of drawers
1825-1875
INV.4492ab
Toy chest of drawers
Mary Lorrain Peters
1856
1936.453
Toy chest of drawers
Elie Nadelman
1840-1880
INV.8772
Chest of drawers
Unidentified maker
1700–1710
1944.200
Chest of drawers
Unidentified maker
1825-1875
1937.1384
Miniature chest of drawers
William P. Yankauer
ca. 1983
1983.37bb
Miniature chest of drawers
William Blake Luce
1915-1935
INV.9354
Doll's chest of drawers
Angeline Corse Evans
1840-1860
1936.603
Chest of drawers
1825-1875
INV.5221
Chest with drawers (trinket box)
Unidentified maker
1700-1800
1937.1382