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On Display: House - Fraktur Room
Chest (Blanket chest)
1800-1825
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Northumberland; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Pine, white
- Paint
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1957.0099.004
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1957.0099.004
Object Name
Chest (Blanket chest)
Category
Furniture
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Northumberland; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The chest is possibly from Northumberland County based on the stamped rosettes. However, the chest also has elements found on chests from Centre County including the baluster columns and leaves with scalloped edge.
Date
1800-1825
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Inside of lid.
Inscription: "Ruben J. Carter" or "Ruben Harter"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Religious imagery
- Adam and Eve
- Biblical scene
Materials
- Pine, white
- Paint
- Iron
Dimensions (inches)
24.625 (H) x 49.75 (W) x 21.625 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
62.548 (H) x 126.365 (W) x 54.928 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW at feet, OD at feet.