Louvered shutter from Kittiewan
MediumPine; Paint
Dimensions40 ½” x 24 ½” x 1 ¼”
Credit LineArchaeological Society of Virginia
Object numberAF-VA23030.7.1
DescriptionThis late-18th to early-19th-century louvered shutter is typical of what was seen in Virginia in the 18th century. Ghost marks show the size and locations of the two H-L hinges that secured the shutter to the building.Label TextThis c. 1790 white pine shutter from Kittewan Plantation is very important, since louvered shutters do not normally survive intact. The fixed louvers controlled light and airflow throughout a room. Shutters in Williamsburg in the 18th century were mostly either louvered, solid with raised panels, or board-and-batten. They provided ventilation, light control, privacy, and protection (from intruders and severe weather).ProvenanceKittiewan House, Charles City County, Virginia
ca.1775-1800
ca.1775
ca.1750-1775
1738-1745
18th century
c. 1715-1718
ca.1725-1750
ca.1770-1820
ca. 1750