The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Hall
G.A.R. Hall & Museum
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| Object ID |
2006.0008.106 |
| Accession# |
2006.0008 |
| Object Name |
Chest Of Drawers |
| Description |
A mahogany chest of drawers painted blue from the 1920s. It is a reproduction of the Chippendale style, Heppelwhite or Sheraton substyle. |
| Date |
1920s |
| Search Terms |
G.A.R. Hall Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Drawers Furniture |
| Collection |
Robert L. Hunker G.A.R. Collection |
| People |
Hunker, Robert L. |
| Subjects |
Drawers (Furniture components) Furniture |
| Catalog date |
03/28/2006 |
| Catalog type |
History |
| Collector |
Robert L. Hunker |
| Count |
1 |
| Credit line |
Robert L. Hunker |
| Dimensions |
H-37.5 W-20.5 L-37.5 inches |
| Home Location |
G.A.R. Hall Museum |
| Material |
Wood/Brass |
| Notes |
Robert L. Hunker painted the chest of drawers blue as it was and is functional for silver storage. Mahogany was poor and inappropriate to the decor of the G.A.R. Hall. |
| Provenance |
Purchased by Robert L. Hunker for the G.A.R. Hall in 1962. |
| Recfrom |
Hunker G.A.R. Collection |
| Site |
G.A.R. Hall Museum |
| Site # |
31 |
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