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1780-1820
GUSN-254642
Chest has thumbnail molded top with cleated ends. Lock has been removed and hinges replaced. Two dovetailed drawers each with 2 wooden pulls. Sides that continue to floor have applied bracket base with elaborate cut outs at front and sides, probably had center drop originally. Badly stripped finish, "antiqued" yellow paint on back boards.
blanket chests
pine (wood)
Chest, Blanket
Original To Winslow Crocker House (Yarmouth Port, Mass.),
115.1981
Unknown
New England
34 7/8 x 43 1/4 x 19 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)
Estate of Guido Perera
1999.320
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