Diamond-point armoire
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Canadian Museum of History, no. A-540, IMG2009-0063-0141-Dm
This impressive armoire was made around 1775. Its prominent cornice, heavy mouldings and door panels carved in high relief with the popular diamond-point motif are characteristic features of furniture made in Quebec during the 18th century.