V349 18th century Blanket Chest , from Limeport Pennsylvania , Lancaster Co. with early pewter gray paint over the original red paint, dovetailed case and drawers, applied bracket base with original glue blocks, peg construction. Original hand forged strap hinges the pewter gray paint was applied in 1852 as you can see from the dated on the back. circa 1760 measurements are: 23 1/2"" deep x 51 1/4 " wide x 29 " tall
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