Commode, Used by the George Matthew Adams Family, 1860-1880

THF154780 / Commode, Used by the George Matthew Adams Family, 1860-1880
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Commode (French chest of drawers)

Date Made

1860-1880

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.1301.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Edith E. Adams.

Material

Walnut (Wood)

Color

Brown

Dimensions

Height: 30.5 in
Width: 31.25 in
Depth: 15.125 in

Inscriptions

Written on back: G.M. Adams/Gr. Rapids/ M.
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