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Cupboard (kitchen dresser)

Cupboard (kitchen dresser)
Object name 
Cupboard (kitchen dresser)
Date 
1750-1800
Medium 
Pine
Dimensions 
Overall: 84 x 74 x 15 1/4 in. ( 213.4 x 188 x 38.7 cm )
Description 
Pine cupboard (kitchen dresser); overhanging molded cornice with valence composed of eight double serpentine curves above three narrow shelves with plate grooves set within sides with front edges cut similar to valence; lower cupboard with one cabinet door with panel and frame construction (panel with wide beveled border) on proper right, and two drawers with plain fronts above open compartment on proper left.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number 
1947.256
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.