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front Roundabout Chair
c. 1880
1977.40
This ceremonial roundabout oak chair displays carving of lions' heads and paws with a coat of arms topped by a lion couchant, all executed by a French woodcarver.
front "SH" joined chest
c. 1710
BR.49
At a time when most houses lacked closets, joined chests like this one made for Sarah Hawks (1701-1783) stored linens, clothing and other valuable textiles while also serving a decorative function.
front "WA" Chest with Drawer
1695-1720
1877.19
This carved oak chest is believed to have been made for William Arms (1692-1774) who lived at the south end of the Old Deerfield street.
front Chest
1640-1655
CRR.02
This carved oak chest, now missing its legs and its lid, was made in Windsor, Connecticut between 1640 and 1680.
front "RA" Carved Chest
1695-1715
1887.15.18
This joined "Hadley" chest was made about 1700 in Hatfield, Massachusetts and was believed to have been owned by Rebecca Allis (b. 1683) whose initials are carved on the center panel.

 

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