Clothespress

Date1750-1770

MediumMahogany, mahogany veneer, deal, oak, and brass

DimensionsOH: 6' 3 1/4"; OW: 4 '4 3/4"; OD: 2' 2 1/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1977-22

DescriptionClothespress with molded cornice with pierced Greek key molding over two panel doors each with applied molding framing the rectangular panels with incurved corners; interior of upper case contains sliding clothing trays; lower case with mid-molding attached to top has two short drawers over two large graduated drawers all with cock bead around perimeter of drawer fronts; ogee shaped bracket feet below a quarter round base molding; original brass bail and rosette drawer hardware.