Blanket chest
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Blanket chest

TitleBlanket chest
ArtistArtist unknown (American, 17th–18th century) New England
Date1650–1700 17th century
MediumOak, eastern white pine, chestnut, white pine, yellow poplar, Atlantic white cedar, tulipwood, and oak
Classificationcase furniture
OriginNew England New England
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineSanford and Wirt D. Walker funds
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Blanket chest” is a work by Artist unknown (American, 17th–18th century) New England, dated 1650–1700. It is executed in oak, eastern white pine, chestnut, white pine, yellow poplar, atlantic white cedar, tulipwood, and oak and classified as case furniture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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