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Court cupboard
A large example of an oak court cupboard from Maesrhyddid mansion, Monmouthshire. It was referred to as the ‘Jesus College cupboard’. It may have travelled to and from Jesus College Oxford as many Welsh gentry sons attended during the16th and 17th centuries to gain a degree in law. The cupboard shows typical decorative features of the 17th century style including arcaded panels with classical columns.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
31.428.1
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Material
oak
Location
St Fagans Castle : Hall
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