Name/Title
Sugar ChestEntry/Object ID
F.0014Description
Chest made of cherry with short, turned legs. The compartment features a brass lock and is divided into two sections.Context
The sugar chest was a sign of wealth in late 18th and 19th century America. The inside is divided into two sections, one for light and another for dark sugar. The locking mechanism is an indication of how valuable sugar was in early America. This particular chest is made of cherry and has turned legs, a sign that it was made in the early 1800s.Materials
Material
WoodMaterial Notes
Cherry