Dressoir in de stijl van Frans I van Frankrijk, opgesteld tijdens de Exposition Rétrospective van 1873 in Tours, Frankrijk 1873

This photograph by Gabriel Blaise, taken in 1873, depicts a "Dressoir" (a type of sideboard) in the style of French King Francis I. The piece, likely a reproduction, was displayed at the 1873 Exposition Rétrospective in Tours, France. The ornate carvings, intricate details, and imposing height exemplify the grandeur associated with the French Renaissance. The "Dressoir" likely functioned as a decorative storage piece for valuable household goods, reflecting the aesthetics and functionality of the era.