Blanket/Storage Chest
Yellow Pine with original red painted surface
Attributed to Albemarle County
Virginia
1800
12.5″ H x 16.5 W x 11.75″ D
This pleasingly small chest survives in excellent condition and retains much of its original red painted surface – now with a rich, dry patina. The bracket feet, wood hinged top and battens are all original. Early cut nails and the form date the chest to the last decade of the 18th century.
Purchased at an estate auction in Albemarle Co., VA, 6/1996. Benny Long provenance.
