Difference between Tallboy and Highboy
What is the difference between Tallboy and Highboy?
Tallboy as a noun is a low chest of drawers with a small wardrobe on top while Highboy as a noun is a tall chest of drawers raised up on high legs, beginning with the simpler william and mary style of the late 17th century, culminating in the late baroque 18th century queen anne style, progressing into the early georgian style, with an ornate top and extensive carvings; sometimes called a tallboy. american examples are highly prized by collectors.
Tallboy
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A low chest of drawers with a small wardrobe on top
A tall can of beer, either 16 ounces or one half litre.
Highboy
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A tall chest of drawers raised up on high legs, beginning with the simpler William and Mary style of the late 17th century, culminating in the late baroque 18th century Queen Anne style, progressing into the early Georgian style, with an ornate top and extensive carvings; sometimes called a tallboy. American examples are highly prized by collectors.
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