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Antique Pine Blanket Box Late 1800's 1 Piece Boards Very Nice!
We are very pleased to offer this Antique early 19th Century Pennsylvania Pine Blanket / Dower Chest This chest is absolutely beautiful, with original lock and hinges. Measures 45" long, 17.5" deep and 14" high. On the bottom left Rear board, there is a small piece broken off. Of No consequence.
Approximately 60,000 Germans immigrated to Pennsylvania between 1727 and 1775, many of them toting their belongings in chests. Throughout this period, the lift top lid chest was one of the earliest forms of furniture. It maintained its status as one of the most important storage items in rural southeastern Pennsylvania homes well into the 1800s. This simple but functional piece of furniture was slowly phased out as the new English chests of drawers came into vogue. Chests were the ultimate in utilitarian domestic objects, as they were used as a substitute for everything from beds to tables, in addition to storage.
This item is available for customer pick up or you may contact Freighters and Craters for expert packaging and shipping to your door. I will assist in the process. Their website address is http://www.cratersandfreightors.com
Or of course a mover of your choice.
Refunds availale only if not as described. Buyer pays shipping
