Rare and Unusual Paint-Decorated Blanket Chest

Origin

United States

Period

19th Century

Materials

White pine.

Dimensions

W.	40.5 in;	H.	25 in;	D.	20 in;
W.	102.87 cm;	H.	63.5 cm;	D.	50.8 cm;

Condition

Excellent. Excellent untouched condition with original paint decoration.

Creation Date

New England, ca. 1820-1830.

Description

Having a thumb-molded top opening to a well interior with a till, the conforming case with an applied base molding is supported by shaped boot jack ends. The piece is complemented with a rare and unusual free hand-painted decoration of lozenges and dots on a salmon ground color.

Provenance: Collection of Jill and Mickey Baten; David Schorsch, Woodbury, Connecticut.

Styles / Movements

Americana, Folk Art

Dealer Reference Number

F-PF-BC 232

Incollect Reference Number

122723