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Vijf mannen bekijken de inhoud van diverse laden uit een kabinet, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz & Cornelis van der Sys (II), 1711
Originally illustrated for: Het leerzaam huisraad, vertooyke verzen: Pieter Arentsz. II (wed.) en Cornelis van der Sys, 1711, p. 164.
Materials and Construction
This high chest of drawers has a very distinct composition that tells us when and where it was produced. For instance, the center panel that divides the drawers is a good indicator of the Rhode Island origin. However, the brass escutcheons and pulls…
History and Origins
Rhode island has long been the epicenter of craftsmanship and taste when it comes to colonial furniture. This notion largely began with the Goddard and Townsend families of Newport, who dominated the furniture market and became known for their skill…