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Dowry Chest, circa 1874

$1,950
£1,450.64
€1,700.76
CA$2,727.32
A$3,045.14
CHF 1,597.75
MX$37,582.35
NOK 20,083.92
SEK 18,792.07
DKK 12,687.99
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About the Item

Painted hope chest with stylized "Tree of Life," dated 1874. The style of this chest is typical of the late 1700s, so it is likely that it was passed down through generations and recycled and repainted to celebrate a young girl's wedding in 1874.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)
  • Style:
    Baltic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: H431stDibs: LU80651189376

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