{"product_id":"1830s-martintown-glengarry-county-stepback-cupboard-museum-provenance-original-decorated-surface","title":"1830s Martintown, Glengarry County Stepback Cupboard – Museum Provenance – Original Decorated Surface","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional early Ontario stepback cupboard\/dish dresser from Martintown, Glengarry County, Ontario, dating to the 1830s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormerly housed at the Inverarden Museum, this piece represents a rare and highly important example of early Canadian rural craftsmanship. Its proportions, surface, and regional origin place it firmly in the upper tier of primitive Ontario furniture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper glazed section offers classic display shelving, while the lift-up centre section reveals interior pigeon holes - a functional detail that speaks to early 19th-century domestic life. Raised panel construction throughout reinforces its hand-built origins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original decorated surface features painted trilliums - a distinctly Canadian motif - adding both folk character and regional identity. Rosehead nails further confirm early construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe form is bold but balanced, with strong architectural presence. This is a true anchor piece - the kind of cupboard that defines a room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottom Section:\u003cbr\u003e• 58.5” L x 21” W x 34.5” H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Section:\u003cbr\u003e• 60.5” L x 12.75” W x 52.75” H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e• Martintown, Glengarry County, Ontario\u003cbr\u003e• Circa 1830s\u003cbr\u003e• Formerly at Inverarden Museum\u003cbr\u003e• Raised panel construction\u003cbr\u003e• Lift-up centre section with pigeon holes\u003cbr\u003e• Original painted decoration with trilliums\u003cbr\u003e• Rosehead nails\u003cbr\u003e• Original surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and documented early Canadian stepback with exceptional regional character and surface integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Pick-up in store only, no shipping. Please contact us for delivery possibilities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The New Old Town","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44965094916272,"sku":null,"price":10250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/5921\/0416\/files\/IMG_6761.jpg?v=1770917529","url":"https:\/\/thenewoldtown.com\/products\/1830s-martintown-glengarry-county-stepback-cupboard-museum-provenance-original-decorated-surface","provider":"The New Old Town","version":"1.0","type":"link"}