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Cupboards

Scope note

Originally boards or open structures of shelves on which cups, especially silver, might be placed for storage or display; often used interchangeably with buffets and dressers in the Middle Ages. Beginning in the 15th century, doors were added. Today a generic term for all such receptacles enclosed by doors, sometimes built-in.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300039183

Broader Terms used

case furniture

Equivalent Terms used

cupboard

Created

13yrs ago

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