Museum Object Number1970.0440 |
Chest (Blanket chest)
Furniture
Museum purchase
Nassau, New York, Long Island, United States, North America
Recovered in the attic of an old tenant farmhouse in Freeport, Long Island, NY.
1770-1800
1. Mark; Hinge strap inside lid, viewer's right; "W.S" stamped incuse
Pine; Brass; Iron; Paint
38.25 (H) , 41.75 (W) , 19.75 (D)
97.155 (H) , 106.045 (W) , 50.165 (D)
OH at back, OW at top, OD at top.
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[Catalogue] Failey, Dean. 1976 Long Island is My Nation.
• Illustration # 127
[Article] Held, Huyler. 01//1939 Chests from Western Long Island. Antiques. 35: 14.
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