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Foot Chest Decorates Early American Bedrooms
Carolyn Kinemann describes the foot chest and foot bench as versatile Early American furniture. The piece anchors rooms with practical storage and decorative value, noting its use as a bed complement, a space saver, and a charming museum-like object. The article traces origins from six-board chests to medieval uses, including hidden storage and ladder substitutes, and highlights modern reproductions from Link Taylor in Lexington North Carolina.
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Carolyn Kinemann
Junior
Link-Taylor
Lexinston
N. C