Dresser
1750-1800 / Furniture / John Wesley's House / Wood / Woodwork
Pine, painted
c.1779
This pine dresser was made for John Wesley's House and has always been in the kitchen in the basement. Although technically a free-standing piece of furniture, wall panelling behind it has been built in such a way that the back of the dresser fits neatly and flush into the panelling.
Like today, the dresser would have held crockery, pots and kitchen utensils. It was probably painted a shade of grey-green originally, like most of the woodwork in the house.
c.1779
This pine dresser was made for John Wesley's House and has always been in the kitchen in the basement. Although technically a free-standing piece of furniture, wall panelling behind it has been built in such a way that the back of the dresser fits neatly and flush into the panelling.
Like today, the dresser would have held crockery, pots and kitchen utensils. It was probably painted a shade of grey-green originally, like most of the woodwork in the house.
