Kledingkast van eikenhout before 1889

This is an image of an oak wardrobe, its maker unknown. At the time it was made, wardrobes like this one were emblems of wealth and status. The dark oak and elaborate carvings speak to a tradition of craftsmanship reserved for the elite. This piece invites us to consider the complex relationships between artistry, labor, and social class. Reflect on how furniture can be a repository of cultural values. How do objects like this wardrobe reflect and shape societal norms and power dynamics? How is our sense of identity wrapped up in the objects we possess? These are some of the questions evoked by this wardrobe, a silent yet eloquent witness to the lives and stories it has sheltered.