Cupboard

Place Made
Virginia United States of America
Date Made
1700-1725
Medium
yellow pine
Dimensions
HOA: 42 1/2″; WOA: 36″; DOA: 19 1/2″
Accession Number
2024.14
Description
This cupboard is probably typical of the joiner-made furniture build for small planters’ homes of the period. The fielded panel, style of the wrought butterfly hinges, and bunn feet suggest a date in the early 18th century. Based on its limited provenance, it is likely that the piece was made in southeastern Virginia or northeastern North Carolina. The hinges may reflect the work of a local blacksmith.

DESCRIPTION: Cupboard with a single outset-panel door hinged with butterfly hinges. Joined construction. Applied molded cornice and base with mitered edges. Bunn feet. Original lock broken.

History
Acquired before 1965 by Frank L. Horton from Miss Pattie Anderson, a dealer in South Hill, Virginia.
Credit Line
Gift of Frank L. Horton