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Small chest

Date1700-1800

OriginBermuda

MediumCedar, iron

DimensionsOH: 14 ¾”; OW: 22 5/8”; OD: 14 1/2'”

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Edna G. Tucker and Ms. Wendy S. Tucker in memory of Edward Bolton (Teddy) Tucker, M.B.E.

Object number2020-110

DescriptionSmall rectangular chest, dovetailed at corners with decorative tails on front face; lid with thumbnail molded front and side edges hinged to back with wrought iron hinges (replaced); lock mortised into inside of front, thin board added along top 4” of front to create depth needed for replaced lock; lock tongue attached to underside of top; oval brass escutcheon centered on front; overhanging ogee base molding (replaced) attached to front and sides of chest at bottom; straight, tapered (French) feet (replaced) attached to underside of chest.ProvenanceInherited by Joan Tucker Fowle from her aunt, Catharine Fitch Tucker (Feb. 28, 1879-Aug. 22, 1970), The Arches, Paget, Bermuda. Given to Wendy Sue Tucker by John Tucker Fowle, Wendy’s second cousin