Washington County, Tennessee painted poplar blanket chest, "sugar chest form," retaining most of the original salmon color paint with evidence of sine wave decoration on the stiles. Top has applied molding and retains original lock and hinges. Case construction features boards tenoned into large corner posts, terminating in turned feet. 27" H x 33 1/4" W x 19 3/4" D. Circa 1830. Condition: Overall excellent condition retaining most of the original paint. Evidence of later layers of brown and white paint, most of which has been removed. Hinges appear to be original but re-set.