FurnitureBritish17th century

William and Mary court cupboard

1698

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Description

Inscribed RL; Inlaid with hearts and fitted with four doors and two drawers, some replacements.

Classification

Furniture

Medium

Oak and elm

Culture

British

Period

William and Mary (1688-1702)

Century

17th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

174.3 x 162.6 x 55.6 cm (68 5/8 x 64 x 21 7/8 in.)

Provenance

Bequest of Emmet Blakeney Gleason.

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