The Mermaid Chest

This vintage dresser came from my parents home. It was and antique when my mother picked it up over 50 years ago. She found it at a sale and still today it bears a tag from Leinhart Furniture in Wakarusa, IN. It has been sitting neglected in my basement for many years. My niece Hannah is embarking on a new adventure with her first apartment. This was to opportunity I was waiting for. Every marine biology major needs a mermaid chest and that was all the inspiration I needed. I kept part of the original finishes and embellished it with air dry clay mermaids. After many layers of paint and creative sanding I present to you “The Mermaid Chest.” Enjoy!