Collections: Decorative Arts: Blanket Chest with Bracket Feet

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Blanket Chest with Bracket Feet

• Culture: American
• Medium: Painted poplar, metal hardware
• Geographical Locations:
  • Possible place made: Connecticut, USA
  • Possible place made: New York, USA
• Dates: 1800-1825
• Dimensions: 21 5/8 x 37 1/4 x 17 3/4 in. (54.9 x 94.6 x 45.1 cm)
• Collections: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: This item is on view in American Identities: A New Look, Making Art: Centennial Era, 5th Floor
• Accession Number: 51.245.2
• Credit Line: Gift of Colonel and Mrs. Edgar William Garbisch
• Image: Overall, 51.245.2_acetate_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
American. Blanket Chest with Bracket Feet, 1800-1825. Painted poplar, metal hardware, 21 5/8 x 37 1/4 x 17 3/4 in. (54.9 x 94.6 x 45.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Colonel and Mrs. Edgar William Garbisch, 51.245.2 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 51.245.2_acetate_bw.jpg)
• Catalogue Description: Chest, poplar painted blue, lid hinged at back, ogee-shaped skirt with scalloped arch at center across; straight apron with slight scallops at ends, boxed feet; corners of chest dovetailed; grained light blue background; horizontal rows of combed half moons in dark blue; moons within each row face same direction, but direction alternates between rows. Condition: Left hinge not attached to top, left screw in this hinge is missing; right hinge loose, lid wired down front to molding; molding generally worn; apron split on left bracket; small red stain on apron; chips and scratches across front of lid; paint worn on top and numerous scratches; split at back left corner on top; worn around keyhole.