Bidspirit auction | OHIO PAINT-DECORATED BLANKET CHEST, DATED

OHIO PAINT-DECORATED BLANKET CHEST, DATED 1875 - Wayne County. Wedged dovetail construction, turned feet, and original red paint with ”Catharina Schmucker 1875” in yellow. 24.25” high, 43.75” wide, 21” deep. The likely candidate for ownership of this chest is Catherine Smucker, sister of Jerome Monroe Smucker, founder of the J.M. Smucker Company. The Smucker family (also variously recorded as Schmucker, Schmuker, and even Smoker) was in Wayne County early, and all of the children, including Jerome and Catherine, who were the two eldest, were born there. Catherine (1860-1891) married Jacob Hooley in 1882, and she had two children before she died in 1891. Provenance: an Ohio collection. NOTE: We are happy to answer questions and take additional photos of lots prior to the auction (the sooner submitted the better). Any updates or new photographs will be posted to the catalog on our website. Please check there prior to placing bids to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information. SHIPPING: We offer in-house shipping on all lots in this auction. Please see the terms for more information and contact us for a packing/shipping estimate. Condition: Light wear to original paint.