Austrian Cabinet - Painted Wood - 19th Century

Charming painted wooden bridal wardrobe dated 1825, Tyrolean work. Opens with two leaves, flower bouquet decorations, Dimensions: H: 177 - W: 140 - D: 48 cm Since the Middle Ages, the wedding ceremony was not only a major social event, but also an opportunity to seal the ties between two families. The goods brought by the bride, in particular her clothes and personal effects, were therefore of great importance. It then serves as a chest in which the bride stores her clothes and personal objects before the wedding, but also often precious pieces such as her wedding dress, household linens or objects passed down from generation to generation. Often offered by the families of the two brides and grooms, richly decorated and made from quality materials, the wardrobe thus symbolized prosperity and the preparation of a new life.