English mahogany chest of drawers. Hardware has a classic oval shape with ring pulls. Shell design at center of ring pulls. Federal style, with four drawers. Each drawer has their original oval pressed brass drawer pulls, two per drawer. At the top center of each drawer is a brass escutcheon key hole. The top of the chest and each drawer are decorated with satinwood inlay. The chest is supported at its base by four French feet, which feature a slightly outswept bracket foot combined with a valance skirt.Closely matches shaving stand, 95.108, also donated by Katherine Powell.
Top of chest of drawers is split. (Was split prior to the time of donation)
Object ID
W.1995.107.001
Notes
Came from the home of Dr. Alexander Speer, Washington, DC. Dr. Alexander Speer was James Buchanan's first cousin. Donated to Wheatland by Dr. Speer's granddaughter, Katherine Speer Powell.
