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Chest of drawers
John Symonds (American (born in England), 1595–1671)
Or: James Symonds (American (born in England), 1633–1714)
Or: Samuel Symonds (American, 1638–1722)
Or: James Symonds (American (born in England), 1633–1714)
Or: Samuel Symonds (American, 1638–1722)
1680–1710
Object Place: Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Oak, pine, walnut, cedar, maple
Dimensions
98.4 x 102.2 x 54.3 cm (38 3/4 x 40 1/4 x 21 3/8 in. )
Credit Line
Bequest of Charles Hitchcock Tyler
Accession Number32.272
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsFurniture – Case furniture and boxes
Architectonic case furniture with applied, geometric moldings is characteristic of objects made in a cabinetmaking tradition established by members of the Symonds family. The shop was established by John Symonds, who came to Salem in 1636 from Great Yarmouth, England. This chest probably was made by one of his sons, who carried on the shop tradition.
Catalogue Raisonné
Randall 25
ProvenanceEarly history unknown; acquired by the collector Charles Hitchcock Tyler before 1932, and included in his bequest of that year.