The Lost Code

Pantry Cupboard

18th century
Pine, iron
H. 1.62 m
W. 1.12 m
The upper section of the doors on this French-style pantry cupboard has openwork panels. Sculpted out of a single piece of wood, this latticework allowed air to circulate for better food preservation. This piece of furniture probably came from Saint-Alban, Québec.
Musée de la civilisation collection, 68-1436

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