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C.1963.119
Blanket chest (Trunk)
C.1963.119

Blanket chest (Trunk)

Date1750-1800
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.
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