Name/Title
chest, blanketEntry/Object ID
2017.013.003Description
Chest, blanket. Rectangular with hinged lid. Single boards on back and ends; 3 boards on lid. Two iron straps wrap around the entire chest – down the front, across the bottom, up the back and across the lid, ending in to latches. Cast iron handles on ends. Interior has till on proper right side. Lock mechanism is present but does not work. Early 1800s. 17.5” x 45.5” x 22”Acquisition
Accession
2017.013Source or Donor
Gordon, Thomas S.Acquisition Method
GiftGeneral Notes
Note
Was purchased from the estate of the family of Edward A. Chrest. Reputedly was made in Germany. George Albert Chrest (11 January 1834 – 26 June 1923) was a carpenter who lived on Main Street with his wife Margaret and their 12 children. According to the 1900 Federal census, George’s father was born in Germany. Edward A Chrest (1 September 1865 - 14 September 1934) owned a livery stable at 197-299 E. Main St., Westminster. The house is at the corner of East Main, Washington Road, and Manchester Road. The house was struck by bullets during the cavalry skirmish known as “Corbit’s Charge” in June 1863. Chrest married Mary E. “Mollie” Schweigart (4 November 1870 - 21 December 1946). They had 4 children: Edward N. Chrest (1894–1985); Nora F. Chrest (1896–1973); Harriette E. Chrest Gellner (1896–1993); Mabel C. Chrest Meredith (1899–1994). They are all buried in Westminster Cemetery.