tallboys (furniture)

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Scope note
Tall case pieces generally having seven or more drawers divided by a cornice into two sections with the lower section supported on raised legs. For the equivalent American pieces, use "high chests of drawers."
tallboys
Accepted term: 10-Mar-2025