An American Carved and Paint Decorated Pine Blanket Chest, Circa 1800

An American Carved and Paint Decorated Pine Blanket Chest

circa 1800

the top of the chest incised with the phrase I Live I Burn over geometric motifs, the facade painted in the 20th century depicting a portrait of a woman with lace collar

17 ½ x 47 ¾ x 18 ¾ in.; 44.5 x 121.3 x 47.6 cm