Curious: the Willoughby article lists 2 cabinets and a chest as having red cedar. Was red cedar used commonly? For what components: carved panels, interior lining, ...?
John Bellamy’s toolbox is in the Peabody the one for carving his Eagle’s..and your right 30 minutes in the Yin Yu house is not enough time for a proper visit…
Benno Forman first saw the MFA Boston Salem chest on the North Shore in 1967.
Hi Peter, the panel on that chair is astounding. Thanks again for all of your information.
Curious: the Willoughby article lists 2 cabinets and a chest as having red cedar. Was red cedar used commonly? For what components: carved panels, interior lining, ...?
Haven't been to the Peabody Essex Museum since October of 1970. Looks like I need to go again, while I can waddle.
The panel on the chair 🤌. If you do anymore carving drawings please include that pattern!
I remember the missing hinge nail being used to mend the crack in the cupboard, the carpet in your car also looks familiar.
John Bellamy’s toolbox is in the Peabody the one for carving his Eagle’s..and your right 30 minutes in the Yin Yu house is not enough time for a proper visit…
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Is the PEM cabinet one that was "discovered" on Antiques Roadshow? Great stuff-a very enjoyable read.
I don't recall that it was on the TV show...but I could be mistaken.
"The people from the Gardner museum eventually got new jobs." LOL - that's the best line I've heard in ages!
Great story. It always amazes me what people will pay for these pieces, as wonderful as they are. The makers must be turning over in their graves.