Chest of drawers | Bureau

Manufacturer John Jelliff and Company (American, 1843 - 1860)

Date1855

DimensionsOverall: H 85 1/2 x W 45 3/4 x D 19 3/4 in. (H 217.2 x W 116.2 x D 50.2 cm)
Height (upper section with mirror): 46 1/2 in. (118.1 cm)
Height (lower case): 39 in. (99.1 cm)

Credit LinePurchase 1984 The Member's Fund

Object number84.350A-K

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Object NameChest of drawers | Bureau

Inscriptionspencil inscription on top of case under marble: "1855 / Sep 29" and "J. Jelliff & Co / 301 or 303 Broad St / Newark N.J." and "R.W. W.G.W." and "John Jelliff & Co" (photo of this published in Antiques magazine, May 1986, page 1097). Inscribed on the bottom of right small drawer, "A. Carter" possibly for Aaron Carter, a jewelry manufacturer in Newark.Marks and Labels/Stampssee inscription

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