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- Chest, 1715-1730 - This chest is painted with stylized symbols representing countries that were important to the owner - the Tudor Rose of England, the Fleur-de-Lys of France and the Thistle of Scotland. The initials A.S. are included with these symbols, associating the owner with European gentility.
- 1715-1730
- Collections - Artifact
Chest, 1715-1730
This chest is painted with stylized symbols representing countries that were important to the owner - the Tudor Rose of England, the Fleur-de-Lys of France and the Thistle of Scotland. The initials A.S. are included with these symbols, associating the owner with European gentility.
- Chest, 1810-1830 -
- 1810-1830
- Collections - Artifact
Chest, 1810-1830
- Chest, Made by Godfrey Wilkin for His Son Jacob Wilkin, 1801 - Storage space in most middle-class households was minimal by our standards, making chests like this a necessity for the family's storage needs. This chest's drawers and lid may be locked, assuring the family that their possessions were safely stored. The decorative front of this chest tilts to reveal a row of hidden drawers. These drawers likely held valuables and important correspondence.
- 1801
- Collections - Artifact
Chest, Made by Godfrey Wilkin for His Son Jacob Wilkin, 1801
Storage space in most middle-class households was minimal by our standards, making chests like this a necessity for the family's storage needs. This chest's drawers and lid may be locked, assuring the family that their possessions were safely stored. The decorative front of this chest tilts to reveal a row of hidden drawers. These drawers likely held valuables and important correspondence.
- Box or Sea Chest, 1780-1840 -
- 1780-1840
- Collections - Artifact
Box or Sea Chest, 1780-1840
- Chest, 1665-1690 - This oak chest with a pine lid was made in one of the towns south of Boston, perhaps, Plymouth or Barnstable, on Cape Cod. Chests of this sort were placed in rooms where guests could see their stylish decorations, showing off the wealth and sophistication of the owner. Complete with locking compartments, they were used to store valuable objects and textiles.
- 1665-1690
- Collections - Artifact
Chest, 1665-1690
This oak chest with a pine lid was made in one of the towns south of Boston, perhaps, Plymouth or Barnstable, on Cape Cod. Chests of this sort were placed in rooms where guests could see their stylish decorations, showing off the wealth and sophistication of the owner. Complete with locking compartments, they were used to store valuable objects and textiles.
- George Washington's Camp Chest, 1783 - Many high-ranking officers of the American Revolution carried camp chests, called canteens, for dining while encamped with their armies. This canteen belonged to General George Washington. It enabled him to take meals on the battlefield in a manner befitting his rank as commander-in-chief -- with tea, liquor, freshly ground nutmeg and other spices, candles, and relatively fine tableware.
- 1783
- Collections - Artifact
George Washington's Camp Chest, 1783
Many high-ranking officers of the American Revolution carried camp chests, called canteens, for dining while encamped with their armies. This canteen belonged to General George Washington. It enabled him to take meals on the battlefield in a manner befitting his rank as commander-in-chief -- with tea, liquor, freshly ground nutmeg and other spices, candles, and relatively fine tableware.
- Shaker Blanket Chest, 1835-1870 -
- 1835-1870
- Collections - Artifact
Shaker Blanket Chest, 1835-1870
- Chest, Made for Elisabeth Mockersen, 1794 - Young women used chests like this one to store linens and other household goods in anticipation of their wedding day. The carnations painted on the front symbolized faithfulness and loyalty.
- 1794
- Collections - Artifact
Chest, Made for Elisabeth Mockersen, 1794
Young women used chests like this one to store linens and other household goods in anticipation of their wedding day. The carnations painted on the front symbolized faithfulness and loyalty.
- Warranty for Kellogg's Premium Flatware Chest by Pilliod Cabinet Company, 1950-1955 -
- 1950-1955
- Collections - Artifact
Warranty for Kellogg's Premium Flatware Chest by Pilliod Cabinet Company, 1950-1955
- Storage Chest, 1880-1920 -
- 1880-1920
- Collections - Artifact
Storage Chest, 1880-1920