Blanket chest (Trunk)
Date1750-1800
OriginAmerica, Southeast
MediumYellow pine and iron
DimensionsOH: 11"; OW: 30"; OD: 12 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1963-43
DescriptionBlanket Chest or trunk. Rectangular, six board construction hinged at rear with a pair of old (but not original) iron strap hinges; large, wrought iron hasp bolted to top and fastens through large staple at front (does not lock); shallow heart carved on front of trunk just above hasp staple; both ends of trunk banded on sides and bottom by thin strip of wrought iron nailed to boards; interior divided into two unequal compartments by single divider at left of center.1800-1820
1800
1700-1730
1750-1770
1770-1785
1809-1814 (movement); ca. 1825 (case)
1784 (dated)
1790-1830
1800-1815
1720-1740