Sturdy 17th-Century Wooden Door with Carved Panels and Rustic Hardware


An old wooden door from salem massachusetts with carved borders and a simple latch, dating back to the 17th century.
Photo Credit: benrekemeyer

A tall, solid door made from thick planks features square panels separated by raised edges. Carved rope-like borders run along the sides, giving the door a handmade, artistic touch. The wood has a warm, worn appearance, showing signs of years gone by, including faint scratches and a few darker spots. Heavy hinges and a classic latch give a sense of how people once secured entryways long ago. Each groove in the surface seems to tell a small part of a much bigger story, and it’s easy to imagine the many people who passed through this doorway in the 17th century.


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