Chest

Object Name:

Chest

Object ID:

1967.032.003

Place of Origin:

Enfield, NH

Date:

circa 1810

Description:

Chest. Shaker, six-board type. Made at the Shaker community, Enfield, NH; c. 1810. Pine chest with legs formed from side boards. Simple scroll "cut up" on sides. Front plain, straight across at bottom, with keyhole. Lid with beveled edge; hinged, extends slightly over chest on front and sides. Iron lock mechanism on inside of cover. "Eli jel et E / Eli aliet" written in pencil on back board.

Material:

Wood

Dimensions:

H-17.375 L-26 D-13 inches

Provenance:

According to donor, this piece came from the Enfield Shakers.

Credit Line:

Gift of Ethel Rock Millen

People:

Shakers