attributed to Tidewater Virginia, 1690-1720, yellow pine throughout with oak battens, rosehead nails, star cut skirts, 27 x 49 x 19-1/2 in.
Provenance: Deaccessioned from MESDA and Old Salem to benefit the Acquisition Fund; Brunk Auctions, March 12, 2011, $3,400; Private Collection, North Carolina
Note: MESDA photo number S-15305.
Literature: Closely related chests are illustrated in Hurst and Prown, Southern Furniture, 1680-1830, pp. 301-331
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Deaccessioned from MESDA and Old Salem to benefit the Acquisition Fund; Brunk Auctions, March 12, 2011, $3,400; Private Collection, North Carolina
old refinishing with traces of white paint, early patch and repair to backboard at one hinge attachment, lock missing, other minor warping, typical cracks and wear
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