An elm blanket box. Made from retired church pews. Paneled on all sides.
A corner detail of elm blanket box.
The open elm blanket box shows the traditional iron strap hinges.
Another style opened showing the date carved inside.
An unfinished elm box in the workshop.
Every part is sanded smooth as if it were an antique.
A close up showing some detail.
unfinished elm blanket box
Where I belong... was a line from their wedding invitation so we carved it here.
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A box of many names.
A blanket box, a foot locker, a chest, a coffer, a casket or a trunk.
A box of many uses. In the olden days it would protect valuables from dust, smoke, dirty hands, mice and prying eyes. Today a box like this could be used for storage, seating or as a coffee table.
Some are carved with a message others made to specific purpose.
Blanket Boxes
Shepherd's Cottage
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