sideboard, Stephen Lee

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Stephen Lee, sideboard
Stephen Lee, sideboard
Stephen Lee
sideboard
late 1700s–early 1800s
Stephen Lee
born 1780
sideboard, late 1700s–early 1800s
Where object was made: Kentucky, United States
Material/technique: veneer; possibly cherry wood; possibly beech wood; brass; inlay
Dimensions:
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 102.9 x 224.8 x 63.5 cm
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 40 1/2 x 88 1/2 x 25 in
Credit line: Bequest of Jane Moses Albrecht
Accession number: 1994.0070
Not on display
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Exhibition Label: "This Land," Mar-2014, Kate Meyer The sideboard, a piece of furniture with a serving surface and a variety of drawers and storage compartments, enjoyed popularity in American homes in the late 18th century and into the early 19th century. An elegant sideboard laden with the household silver was the focal point of the dining room, representing the owner’s wealth, prestige, and good taste.