Morse, Frances Clary · New York, The Macmillan company; London, Macmillan & co., ltd. · leaf 103
eath,like a set of steps, andthe number of shelvesindicated the rank of the-^ owner, five being the greatest number, to be used by the king only. The first cupboard consisted of an open frame-work, a borde upon which to set cups, as thename implies. Later it was partially enclosed below,and this… … lllus. 55. —Oak Press Cupboard, 1640. Cupboards and Sideboards 81 name corresponding to the French word armoire.The names court cupboard or livery cupboard were used to designate a piece of furniture without anenclosed cupboard, low or short, as the French wordcourt implies, and intended for a…
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