An Early American Blanket Chest--Made in 1699, this elaborately ornamented chest is of oak and pine; the date is carved in the center while the geometric design is of unusual beauty. New England’s antique shops contain many blanket chests in various states.

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Title:
An Early American Blanket Chest--Made in 1699, this elaborately ornamented chest is of oak and pine; the date is carved in the center while the geometric design is of unusual beauty. New England’s antique shops contain many blanket chests in various states.
Description:
[Information from item housing] Furniture
Date:
[ca. October 1956]
Format:
Photographs
Genre:
Photographic prints
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue
Subjects:
Furniture
Extent:
1 photograph : print ; sheet 206 x 255 mm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/pg15ff48j
Terms of Use:
Rights status not evaluated.
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Language:
English
Notes:
Title(s) from item.
Preferred Citation:
Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue, Boston Public Library
Notes (acquisition):
Gift; Boston University, College of Communication, 1977/1978.
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Identifier:
22_10_001203_0016
Barcode:
39999088103237