Philadelphia, second quarter 19th century. Finely built mahogany cabinet, dovetailed construction throughout with numerous compartments, drawers. Containing some of the original glass medical bottles. Surmounted with original brass carrying handles. Accompanied by a handwritten note: "Medical cabinet purchased from the daughter (Jean Gordon Lee) She was Curator Philadelphia Art Museum, she is now deceased. Her father (Lee) was Asian but a Philadelphian surgeon at the old Philadelphia Hospital now Jefferson Med Center. His portrait hangs there on pine street." SIZE: 14-1/4" h x 13-1/2" w x 8" d. CONDITION: Some age splits, some interior pieces missing. 49355-10 JB (600-700)