New England Painted Pine Blanket Chest

Mid 19th century, white pine, fish-tail hinged lid with bread board ends, open interior, lower lipped drawer, shaped bracket feet from the solid.

33 x 39.25 x 17.75 in.

From the Collection of Rose Browning, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Blue paint is old but likely enhanced; shrinkage cracks to lid (but stable); later; all over wear commensurate with age.