German American Wardrobe, 1790-1800
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In the German immigrant areas of Pennsylvania, painted wardrobes with floral scenes were commissioned by prosperous farmers and merchants to show off their wealth and sophistication. This wardrobe is larger and more elaborately decorated than most, retaining much original paint, including extensive faux finishes on the drawer fronts.
In the German immigrant areas of Pennsylvania, painted wardrobes with floral scenes were commissioned by prosperous farmers and merchants to show off their wealth and sophistication. This wardrobe is larger and more elaborately decorated than most, retaining much original paint, including extensive faux finishes on the drawer fronts.
Artifact
Wardrobe (Case furniture)
Date Made
1790-1800
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
59.80.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Pine (Wood)
Paint (Coating)
Color
Green
Red
White (Color)
Yellow
Dimensions
Height: 88.5 in
Width: 88 in
Depth: 23.875 in
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