Historical information

Early fireplaces were very wide and deep, which allowed for multiple pots to be cooking simultaneously, but also caused a lot of heat loss As the hub of the house, a burning hearth provided heat, housed the fire for cooking and baking, and served as the nucleus of family gatherings. As the Victorian age progressed, fireplaces became more ornate, with overmantels and columns.This elaborately carved wood overmantel was used in the family home of Mrs Brailly in Moorabbin Shire c1900

Significance

This ornately carved wood overmantel cupboard is an example of the furnishings early settlers used to make their houses attractivec1900

Physical description

An elaborately carved wood overmantel c1900