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.