M1122 Early 19th century New England blanket chest retaining old blue painted surface. Six board, square head nailed construction with boot jack cut out feet on each end. The lid features a chamfered edge and mortised stretchers beneath the lid are what have kept it from warping / twisting over the years. Clean, natural patina interior with till. The wood is chestnut. Circa 1820s.
Measurements: 46 ¾” wide x 18” deep x 24” tall.
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