Name/Title

Blanket Chest

Description

Two drawers, hinged top, moulding on top and base, end boards cut to make feet. Red paints - 4 knobs, 2 replaced, 2 missing

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Cabinetmaker

Date made

1800 - 1820

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Region

New England

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Is clearly a country piece more than likely made in northern New England but rural Massachusetts is also a possibility.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Height

111.2 cm

Width

101.6 cm

Depth

49.3 cm

Material

Wood (pine)

Colors

Color

Red

Color Notes

Is really a red stain, not a thick paint layer.

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Lid scuffed - two drawer pulls probably not original, two missing

General Notes

Note

Notes: Drawer runner reglued 11/04 (WGW) Status: OK