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Pre 1900's Dresser with Knapp joinery

By astriddge, 21 July, 2009
Description

This piece came from my grandparents from Indiana. Both were born and lived in Central Illinois and Lebanon, Indiana. They went to Christian Colleges and my grandfather became a methodist minister.

My grandmother, born Anna Lee, can trace her ancestry to General Robert E. Lee (I believe he was a cousin of her grandfather).

After they both died, one of the family still living in Illinois held on to the piece for several years until I moved Minnesota, at which time they told me they had some things from my grandparents and I went to get it. It has moved with me from Minnesota, to Ohio to Arizona.

The stone in the top is a deep purplish color, while others I have seen have all had white marble tops. The mirror glass appears to be original. I know I have it hung incorrectly, but there is a weak spot in the floor there that kept make the the mirror move on the dresser.

Thanks in advance for any additional info or value that anyone can supply.

Category
American Furniture
Medium
wood
Distinguishing marks
knapp joinery
Condition
Fair
Date Period
1870 - 1900
History
From my grandmother from Indiana
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
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