jacon4
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Probably the most iconic corner cupboards in America were made here during the 18th century, built by joiners, not cabinetmakers. These joiners were isolated by geography and continued making furniture all during the 18th century while on the mainland cabinetmakers replaced joiners who had been the dominant furniture makers since the middle ages. These architectural corner cupboards have no equal in Colonial America.
They are a fitting tribute to joiners ancient past & craft.
I was able to snag this one at an auction in new england last week, the auction house thought it was an "English" cupboard. It has lost its paint decoration as all known cupboards have during the "stripper craze" of the 1960s-1980s here. Trying to decide if I should have the paint restored.
They are a fitting tribute to joiners ancient past & craft.
I was able to snag this one at an auction in new england last week, the auction house thought it was an "English" cupboard. It has lost its paint decoration as all known cupboards have during the "stripper craze" of the 1960s-1980s here. Trying to decide if I should have the paint restored.