Chest (case furniture)

Object number
W 1974.99.1
Creator
Unknown
Date
1660
Description
Large oak chest; dovetailing on corners; small leather straps on inside cover; heavy iron fixtures; shield or crest shaped lock fixture on front; iron latch held to top by three large iron nails. In 1998 this chest contained all bedding and garments from the north bed chamber. Chest belonged to Hazard family.
Materials
wood
Credit Line
Owned by Newport Historical Society
Object Type
chests (case furniture)
Subjects
Hazard Family
Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House