Entrance Door from a House in Hanover Square c. 1720 - 1740

This anonymous artwork, "Entrance Door from a House in Hanover Square," is a fine example of 18th-century American woodworking. The carved wood door frame, complete with a pediment and pilasters, would have been a statement piece in its time. The dark wood and intricate detail create an elegant entranceway, suggesting the wealth and sophistication of the home's occupants. The piece is now part of the collection at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.