first half 18th century, attributed to Kings County, New York; deeply stepped cornice, two paneled doors with shelved interior, dovetailed and divided long drawer, on very boldly turned front feet, the fielded decorative panels in various hardwoods and tropical exotics, original feet, 79 x 74-1/2 x 28-1/4 in.
Provenance: Purchased from A. Morson in 1914; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Note: Two related kasten are illustrated and discussed in Peter M. Kenny, Frances Gruber Safford and Gilbert T. Vincent, "American Kasten, The Dutch-Style Cupboard of New York and New Jersey 1650-1800", fig. 37, p. 51 and cat. no. 9, pp, 52-53. Both are attributed to King County and share similarities in the paneling of the doors, front stiles, and base, as well as applied glyphs in central and front stiles.
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Purchased from A. Morson in 1914; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
good integrity overall, cornice with some later interior bracing, scattered minor molding repairs, one rear foot with pest damage, proper left front lower corner with pest damage, cracks, and distress; framing element above doors likely restored, some warping to doors
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