Designed for Burges's own use. Medieval in form and painted, probably by Frederick Weeks, with Adam's reclothing after his explusion from Eden and with a frieze of man's toilet accessories such as hairbrush, shaving-brush etc. The stand has been added later.
More information
Title of artwork, date
A Painted Cabinet, 1875
Date supported
1983
Medium and material
Wood
Dimensions
188 x 120 x 71 cm
Grant
5000
Total cost
34000
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