Rectangular 6-board chest, originally w/ hinged top. Molded edge around top, and shaped rounded handles at two ends. Butt joints and nail construction. Underside of lid has painted checkerboard. Interior not fitted. "Colman" marked on inside lid.
sea chests
accessories
case furniture
pine (wood)
pine (wood)
Pine
CHEST, SEA
See description.
Coffin House (Newbury, Mass.),
Unknown
19 x 19.625 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Margaret E.C. Merriam in memory of her mother Elizabeth Low Coffin Colman
1985.357
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