An authentic piece of 18th or 19th-century folk art, this flat-top chest carries the charm and history of traditional European or American craftsmanship. Often made as a "dower" or "marriage" chest to hold a bride's belongings, it features hand-painted decorations typical of regional artistry. he painted motifs centered within a lozenge or diamond frame include stylized floral or tulip designs and organic elements, common symbols in dowry chests.