Highboy, c. 1760-80
Spikey Leaf Carverexpand_more
Mahogany and brass (handles)expand_more
Gift of James F. and Louise H. Bell in memory of James S. and Sallie M. Bellexpand_more 31.23
Not on Viewexpand_more
Recent scholarship has suggested that the carving on this chest was done by an unknown craftsman, now called the "Spikey Leaf Carver," as the spikey veins of his leaves run off the edge of the wood.
Details
- Title
- Highboy
- Artist Life
- (Philadelphia)
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 31.23
- Curator Approved
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