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Chest of drawers

about 1775–80
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Mahogany, white pine
Dimensions Overall: 76.2 x 92.1 x 52.1 cm (30 x 36 1/4 x 20 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Miss Rosamond Lamb in memory of Miss Rose Lamb
Accession Number1975.754
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas

InscriptionsDrawer blades and interior of case scratched with Roman I, II, and III, and each with a V acting as an arrow to indicate direction.
ProvenanceBy family tradition, owned originally by Thomas Lamb (1753-1813) of Boston; by descent in the family to the donors; 1972, lent by the donors; 1976, given (Accession Date January 14, 1976)