Dower chest

Dower chest

Item Information

Title:
Dower chest
Description:
Made in Essex County, Massachusetts, this oak and pine chest belonged to Francis Peabody. In 1658, Peabody settled in Topsfield and built the first grist mill. The chest features shadow-molded stiles and rails. Additionally, the lid is affixed with wooden cleat pin-hinges. However, the red paint on this piece is not original.
Name on Item:
Seth Bond
Date:
2013
Format:
Photographs
Objects/Artifacts
Genre:
Photographic prints
Location:
Topsfield Historical Society
Collection (local):
The Parson Capen House and the Gould Barn Collection
Subjects:
Historic buildings
Chests
Parson Capen House
Places:
Massachusetts > Essex (county) > Topsfield
Extent:
1 photograph : color print ; image 17 x 26 cm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/kk91h1157
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Notes:
Title from materials accompanying item.
Notes (date):
Date from materials accompanying item.
Identifier:
Parson Capen House Artifacts 7