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Pennsylvania German Painted Chest

Offered by: Philip Bradley Antiques

Description
Attributed to Jacob and/or Heinrich Blatt

Notes: inscribed “1849” on the underside. The back board has a swatch of paint where the artist tested out his technique before painted the chest, which is often found on furniture from the Blatt shop. A nearly identical chest, signed by Jacob and Heinrich Blatt and dated 1832, is in the collection of Winterthur Museum. See Paint, Pattern & People, p. 189.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Pennsylvania
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Pine.
Creation Date:	Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, 1849
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	A-122
Incollect Reference #:	284545

Dimensions

W.	50 in;	H.	27.5 in;	D.	22.5 in;
W.	127 cm;	H.	69.85 cm;	D.	57.15 cm;

Message from Seller:

Philip Bradley Antiques, located in Sumneytown, PA, has been showcasing exceptional American 18th and early 19th-century furniture, tall clocks, folk art, and related accessories since 1950. Specializing in mid-Atlantic pieces, we invite you to explore our curated selection; contact us at bradleyantiques@gmail.com or call 610.269.0427 for more information.

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