The most unusual American bracket foot blanket chest, late 18th or 19th century. We've had many blanket chests, but I must say this is the only one we have had that incorporates a town scene, a fort, and sailing ships. Possibilities are here for historic collections as well as rooms with nautical themes. The colors range from dark red ground to rather bluish- black borders. The town and fort are done in the soft greens with black and gray detailing.