For “CM” (prob. Christina Mattice, b. 1805)
A closely related chest for Margaret Mattice, Christina’s cousin, also dated “1824”, is illustrated in The Magazine Antiques, May 1985, “New York-German Painted Chests”, p. 1160.
Decorated Chest (SOLD)
Schoharie County, NY
Dated “1824”
Pine with original polychrome decoration on blue ground.
Ht. 20 ½”, W. 43”, D. 18”