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Liberty Athelstan Wardrobe
Liberty Athelstan Wardrobe
Liberty Athelstan Wardrobe
Liberty Athelstan Wardrobe

Liberty Athelstan Wardrobe

Retailer (Birmingham, England, founded 1875)
Datec. 1902
Object NameWardrobe
Mediumoak
ClassificationsApplied Art
Dimensions198.4 × 91.5cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1997 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS030101
About MeThis plain oak wardrobe, in the Arts and Crafts style, with simple panelled door and heart shaped cut-outs, is an example of Liberty's 'Athelstan' range of furniture, which was described in their 1902 catalogue as a serviceable and artistic suite in solid oak. The upper panel is a hand stained representation of the English landscape.
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