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German American Wardrobe, 1790-1800
Unknown1790/1800
The Henry Ford
Dearborn, MI, United States
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.
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Details
- Title: German American Wardrobe, 1790-1800
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 1790/1800
- Subject Keywords: Schranks, Wardrobes (Case furniture), Furniture
- Type: Objects
- Contributor: The Henry Ford
- Original Source: http://collections.thehenryford.org/Collection.aspx?objectKey=45071
- Object Name: Wardrobe (Case furniture)
- Object ID: 59.80.1
- Image ID: THF118499
- Credit: From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
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