Chest on Chest
ca. 1720 (made)
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Walnut tallboy, with cross and feather banding. There are six long and three short drawers, reeded canted corners, and bracket feet.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 11 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Walnut |
| Brief description | Walnut tallboy, with cross and feather banding. English, ca. 1720. |
| Physical description | Walnut tallboy, with cross and feather banding. There are six long and three short drawers, reeded canted corners, and bracket feet. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Miss P. M. Walker |
| Object history | Tallboy, bequest of Miss Phyllis Marjorie Walker of Sunfield, Pangbourne Notes from R.P. 79/28 Miss Walker's will lists as "Tallboy - walnut circa 1720" 30/11/78 memo, Hardy to Thornton of 8 items bequeathed, John Hardy recommends acceptance of 3 items including the tallboy. He notes "we would not wish to display any of the pieces in our Primary Galleries…most suitable for loan". Molesworth & Lowe concur. In the end six of the 8 items are accepted. 26/4/79 letter, John Hary to Miss Walker's solicitors The tallboy is valued at £800. |
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| Accession number | W.4:11-1979 |
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| Record created | September 24, 2008 |
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