This fine sponge print miniature blanket chest dates back to the late 1800s, likely between 1850 and 1900, and is attributed to the Manheim/Mt. Joy, PA area. The piece features a stunning red umber sponge print decoration over a yellow base, complemented by a black painted trim band adorning both the lid and the feet. Constructed from poplar and pine, this dovetailed chest boasts a banded hinged lid on brass butt hinges and rests on turned feet with a narrow terminus. Inside, it includes a poplar till, although the interior till lid is missing. The condition is good overall, with minor paint scuffs and scratches, presumably from the Lancaster/York County, PA region.