Thought the Puritans were dour? Think again!

We think of Puritans aesthetics as restrained and humble, but this elaborate cupboard proves otherwise. [See learning resources here.](https://smarthistory.org/seeing-america-2/court-cupboard/) Court Cupboard, 1665-73, red oak with cedar and maple (moldings), northern white cedar and white pine, 142.6 x 129.5 x 55.3 cm (Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art) Speakers: Brandy Culp, Richard Koopman

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