Painted Dower Chest

Pennsylvania
Inscribed, Johannes, Boffert, 1837
Poplar, polychrome paint decoration
Condition: In a wonderful state of preservation, original paint and original glass pulls, some areas of wear, replaced hinges.
This is a beautifully simple, understated piece, well constructed with all dovetailed joints. It retains a dry, untouched surface with soft colors that add to its overall appeal.