Furniture
Pair of Blanket Chests
With a unique decorated-painted finish.
~ ITEM DETAILS ~
Dimensions: H. 25 1/4", W. 43 1/4", D. 18 1/4"Date / Circa: 1830
Maker / Origin: New England, prob. Vermont
Medium: Pine with a decorated finish
Miscellaneous: The decorator of this chest curled his hand and then used the side of his hand along with the baby finger to systematically stamp the chests. Perhaps one was made for each of two siblings. We have photos of these chest in an attic in Rutland, Vermont where they remained until 2008. Old newspapers remain in the chests.

