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Antique Painted & Decorated Chest with Drawers

About the Item

Beautiful chest of drawers made of pine and retaining the original red painted finish with polka dots in dark green and yellow. Period brass hardware. Pennsylvania, dated on inside, "April 22, 1846." Folky and unique probably from Northern Berks County. This item was from a collection of Joan and Victor Johnson.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 49.5 in (125.73 cm)Width: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Berlin Iron,Brass,Pine,Wood,Painted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1846
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Owner retained information about purchase and previous owners.
  • Seller Location:
    Lancaster, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10169242570962

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