marriage chest
Summary
Marriage chest, oak, deep rectangular form with banded effect around chest, front decorated with applied tin repousse work with leaves and flowers, two oval iron handles, knob at front to raise lid and four wooden wheels beneath. Carved initials "CMG" and date "1787". German or possibly Dutch.
Object Name
marriage chest
Date Created
1787
Dimensions
overall: 84.6cm x 130cm
accession number
1934.183
Collection Group
Place of creation
Germany
Medium
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