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Rare Painted Blanket Chest

Offered by: HL CHALFANT

Description
This rare painted pine blanket chest is reddish brown in color decorated with two panels on the lid with a compass star decoration. The spectacular front panels have a floral decoration with reverse colors, growing out of pots. One pot is signed "John Seltzer" and "1793" and the other pot has a flower with a face within. The chest is supported on straight bracket feet.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Pennsylvania
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Jonestown, Pennsylvania, c. 1793.
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana
Incollect Reference #:	125479

Dimensions

W.	51.5 in;	H.	22 in;	D.	22 in;
W.	130.81 cm;	H.	55.88 cm;	D.	55.88 cm;

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