Connecticut River Valley Corner Cupboard with Barrel Back, circa 1750
 
Connecticut River Valley Corner Cupboard with Barrel Back, circa 1750

The details on the front of this cupboard, particularly this flower petal and brick design on the pilasters are found on exterior and interior architectural parts from Essex and east along the Connecticut coast. I hope this 'description of process' in the following pictures will help you understand and appreciate the creativity, careful planning, architectural layout and craftsmanship of these cupboards in the colonies, after all, these are 'firsts', nothing else was here !!! >