North Carolina Federal Walnut Blanket Chest

Circa 1800, Piedmont, North Carolina, attributed to the shop of Joseph Wells, poplar secondary, hinged lid with applied battens to underside, dovetailed case, stylized shaped bracket dovetailed feet.

26.75 x 45 x 18.5 in.

Later butt hinges and with hinge cut, patch, and repair areas; cut and patch at escutcheon; later lock; feet with later interior corner blocks; right rear foot bracing replaced.