Paint-decorated Six-board Chest

Paint-decorated Six-board Chest, probably Rhode Island, late 18th century, the molded and cleated lid opens to a well with till, original surface, (paint wear), ht. 24 1/2, wd. 48 1/2, dp. 18 3/4 in. Note: A typed note on the inside of the lid reads: "Bought from the old Whitman farm on Eaton Street at River Street, Providence, in 1979 from Mr. Prescott Whitman, N.D. Scotti." The back with painted inscription "Adams Barber." till lid with well-preserved surface.