Southern Chippendale Birch Diminutive Blanket Chest

Foothills region, North Carolina, early 19th century, some figured birch, poplar secondary, hinged lid with applied molding, strap hinges, dovetailed case, applied shaped bracket feet.

20.75 x 37.5 x 17 in.

Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina

Surface loss, shrinkage cracks to top; old but later interior tray; missing lock/key; right rear foot brace later; wear and losses to front left original foot.