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Carter No.: 101

Handlist description: Round-topped chest of ebony and painted white wood

Card/Transcription No.: 101-1


101 Round-topped chest of ebony and painted white wood.

1. Position Resting on Typhon Couch (137): E-W, knob end E. Position might conceivably be original.

2. Dimensions

<> 0 5 75 83.3 84.7 90 0 2.5 4.5 15.5 17.3 0 .3 5.3 9.0 90 Side

<> 0 53 22.7 27.5 41.2 63 9.5 0 2.2 13 13.7 19.9 27.2 48 52 56.5 58.5 77 End

<> 1.5 2.5 Section.

Peg fastened inside <> end of knob.

Card no. 101-1 relating to Carter no. 101
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