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Title |
French Empire Linen Press, c. 1760-1840 |
Object Name |
Press, Linen |
Description |
Late 18th Century/Early 19th Century French Empire Linen Press. Single drawer over two doors, marble top, metal mounts. Mahogany with brass mounts. |
Date |
Late 18th/Early 19th Century |
Catalog Number |
2012.015.005 |
Dimensions |
H-35.5 W-54 D-24 inches |
Collection |
3D - Furniture |
Provenance |
From the early generations of the George Howard (Agness' 2nd husband) Family. |
Notes |
"Traditionally, a linen-press (or just press) is a cabinet, usually of woods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, and designed for storing sheets, table-napkins, clothing, and other textiles. Such Linen-presses were made chiefly in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries and are now considered decorative examples of antique furniture. Early versions were often quite plain, with some exhibiting carving characteristic of Jacobean designs. Examples made during the 18th and 19th centuries often featured expensive veneers and intricate inlays, and were designed to occupy prominent places in early bedrooms as storage closets for clothing. "In modern houses, a linen press is often a built-in cabinet near bedroom or bathroom, for easy access to fresh bed sheets and towels. "Analogous terms are laundry cupboard or linen cupboard. "In Ireland the term hot press describes an airing cupboard used for storing linen." [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linen-press] |
Search Terms |
Howard Estate Howard Family Howard, Agnes Poett Howard, George Furniture Cabinets |
Subjects |
Furnishings Furniture |
People |
Howard, Agnes Poett Howard, George |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Virginia Howard Siegman |