Court Cupboard, Owned by Hannah Barnard, 1710-1720
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This court cupboard is remarkable because it was made for a woman and prominently features her name. It held newlywed Hannah Barnard's precious household belongings -- silver or pewter, ceramics, and linens. In addition to providing storage space, the gloriously decorated cupboard symbolized Hannah's wealth and status and served as a vibrant work of art in her Hadley, Massachusetts, home.
This court cupboard is remarkable because it was made for a woman and prominently features her name. It held newlywed Hannah Barnard's precious household belongings -- silver or pewter, ceramics, and linens. In addition to providing storage space, the gloriously decorated cupboard symbolized Hannah's wealth and status and served as a vibrant work of art in her Hadley, Massachusetts, home.
Artifact
Court cupboard
Date Made
1710-1720
Creators
Unknown
Place of Creation
United States, Massachusetts, Hadley
Creator Notes
Made by an unknown maker in Hadley, Massachusetts.
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
36.178.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Pine (Wood)
Oak (Wood)
Paint (Coating)
Color
Black (Color)
Brown
Cream (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 61.125 in
Width: 50 in
Length: 22 in
Inscriptions
On front: HA/NN/AH/ BA/RN/AR/D
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