Miniature Country
Blanket Chest

Dated 1806.  First Surface
Original White Paint 

New England. The back inscribed “ML” 1806 in flowing script within the then wet paint.

Retains first surface dry patinated white paint on pine, the top unpainted in natural patina, appearing to have been covered in fabric based on tiny nail witness holes about the rim. Applied bracket base. About 12 1/4 inches wide x 8 5/8 tall x 6 deep. Retains original hinges.

Provenance: Private Northeast collection, years ago from Nancy Prince (oldtime Maine antiques dealer). A high character little survivor.