Cupboard

Unknown

1670–1700 · White oak, red oak, chestnut, hickory, red cedar, cedar · The American Wing

Early colonial cupboards were ordinarily built in two parts, with one or both units enclosed. The trapezoidal upper section of this cupboard has one central door, while the rectangular lower portion has two doors that open onto a single compartment with a shelf. The large, boldly carved midmolding on the shelf between the upper and lower sections conceals a hidden drawer.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1670–1700

Medium

White oak, red oak, chestnut, hickory, red cedar, cedar

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1909