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Scandinavian Chests

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Two Scandinavian chests with handmade metal fittings and decorative rosemaling. The chest on the right is dated 1831.

Date Created:
1930
Creator:
Trimpey, Ephraim Burt

Publication Information

Creator
Trimpey, Ephraim Burt
Date Created
1930

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012G7W
Legacy ID
WHi 71345

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