Ca. 1790-1810. Four graduated drawers with Birdseye maple and mahogany bordered panels. Band inlaid top. French feet. 36 3/4″ high x 42 3/4″ wide x 22 3/4″ deep. Brass plaque on back panel identifies the chest as having come from the Jireh Swift homestead, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Chest was possibly made in New Bedford by renowned cabinet makers of the Swift family including Ruben Swift. Jireh Swift is an ancestor of pop star Taylor Swift. Provenance: Property deaccessioned from the Old Dartmouth Historical Society, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Proceeds to benefit the collection. Old refinished condition. Replaced brasses. Restoration to two back feet.
