Lot 26: Sister’s Portable Sewing Chest

Pine, original yellow paint with black painted moldings, carrying knob on top, molded tray top (to hold pins and needles), four symmetrically nailed and lipped drawers, with turned walnut pulls, black molded base, Watervliet, NY, c. 1870-1880, with folded 1954 paper history, “…made at the Carpenter’s shop at the Church family of Shakers where the Albany Airport is now located. Eldress Mary Nelson of the Church Family presented it to her Sister…”., 10 1/2″ h, 8″ w, 6″ d. 

Estimate: $800-1,200