Pa. German Dower Chest

1935/1942

Michael Trekur

Associated Names
Michael Trekur

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a dower chest design. It features detailed technical drawings of a wooden chest in three perspectives: top view, front elevation, and side elevation. The measurements and proportions of various components are annotated, including width, height, and depth. The front elevation includes ornate arches and a note that reads "Dower Chest, Yellow Pine, Lancaster County Penna. About 1780" designed by Michael Trevur.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20 x 26.7 cm (7 7/8 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 24 1/2" high; 52 1/2" long; 23 1/4" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12954

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in black ink: DOWER CHEST / Yellow Pine / Lancaster County Penna. / about 1780 / gift of / Mrs. Robert W. de Forest / -1933- / Metrop. Museum of Art N.Y. CITY. / 82nd St. and 5th Ave - 2nd Floor - 34.100.8 / drawn by - Michael Trekur

Wikidata ID

Q64614679

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