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Vargueño (writing chest)
Spanish
18th century
Medium/Technique
Wood: walnut and leather; brass
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: H. 2", W. 4' 1/2", D. 21"
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Henry Lyman
Accession Number1972.939
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsFurniture – Case furniture and boxes
DescriptionWalnut and leather; top and sides of chest covered in brown leather with brass studding; drop front made of banded woods; center section has 8 drawers with marquetry border; 2 drawers and a cupboard on both sides of center section; brass drawer pulls in the shape of an urn. (leather in poor condition).