Small Blue Painted Blanket Chest with White Trim
Delaware, Probably Sussex County
Yellow Pine Throughout – Original Lock and Hinges
Ink and Watercolor Fraktur Affixed to Inner Chest Top
45″ W; 15.5″ D; 21″ T
Circa 1795
This nicely proportioned, small Delaware blanket chest retains its original feet, hinges and significant elements of its early painted surface. it is well constructed with a through tenoned pinned bread-board top and dovetailed case and feet.