Pine Early Paint Decorated Dower Chest (SOLD)
Description:
Dated 1769, this dower chest is one of the earliest known. Made more exceptional by the existence of original paint on the top, sides and front of the chest. Has 8 birds illustrated on the top and front of the chest with red, black and blue paint decoration on a brown grain painted background with bird-feet decoration on all sides of the chest.
Materials and Techniques:
Polychromed paint decorated chest.
Condition:
Right feet replaced. The paint is all original with NO in-painting on all surfaces.
Origin: Berks County, PA
Date: d. 1769
Dimensions:
Width 51.125” | Height 28.75” | Depth 23.125”
Price: SOLD
