Chest

the Searle-Dennis shop tradition

1685–1700 · Red oak, white oak, hard maple, white pine · The American Wing

Chests stored clothing, linens, table coverings, and other household items. The most richly ornamented joined chests produced in America during the seventeenth century are those attributed to the Ipswich joiners William Searle (d. 1667) and Thomas Dennis (1638–1706). Both acquired their florid style as apprentices in County Devon, England. This chest was originally designed with a lower drawer (here missing).

Artist

the Searle-Dennis shop tradition

Date

1685–1700

Medium

Red oak, white oak, hard maple, white pine

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1909