MakerMade by
Gillows, Lancaster(English, active c. 1727–1774)English, active c. 1727–1774
CultureEnglish
Titles
- Chest of Drawers
Datec. 1880–1900
PlaceLancaster, England
MediumWalnut, various secondary woods, and marble
Dimensions34 × 49 × 24 in. (86.4 × 124.5 × 61 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number94.1060
Non exposé
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Department
RienziObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped on top front edge of bottom drawer: "GILLOWS.LANCASTER"
Sticker on reverse "Mayflower 220"
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