Typical furniture for a family of modest means in the fourteenth century would have included all of the following except ______________.

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In the fourteenth century, families of modest means would not typically have a cabinet for clothing. Furniture was very basic and functional due to the economic status and living conditions of the time. Cabinets, as we think of them for storing clothing, were not common among the lower economic classes. Instead, chests were used for storage, including clothing, due to their versatility and portability.

Typical Furniture for a Family of Modest Means in the Fourteenth