Maine Blanket Chest in Blue Paint with Beautifully Scalloped Feet
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Maine Blanket Chest in Blue Paint with Beautifully Scalloped Feet
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Width: 43.5 in (110.49 cm)Depth: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1800-1820
- Condition:See Item Description.
- Seller Location:York County, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: bb-0521stDibs: LU849710348271
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