American Art Blanket Chest Made in Canterbury, New Hampshire, United States, North and Central America1850-1900 Artist/maker unknown, American, Shaker. Made by the Canterbury, New Hampshire community, organized 1793. Pine * Gallery 112, American Art, first floor 1963-160-17 Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Zieget, 1963 |
LabelInscribed on lid of box inside chest: "Used by a humble sister Marguerite Frost born 1896 from 1923 - 1955, given her by Sister Jessie Evans as one of the heirs to the fruit of consecrated hands and hearts. Born 1897 died 1937."* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
