1916 Black Rock Mirrored Medicine Cabinet

Description : Vintage recessed wall-mounted medicine cabinet featuring a mirrored wood-framed door with divided interior shelving and original porcelain-style knob. The cabinet combines a painted wood case with a darker stained face frame and mirror insert, creating a practical yet classic storage piece suitable for bathrooms, powder rooms, or restoration projects. Interior shelving includes multiple compartment sizes for organizing toiletries, medicines, grooming tools, or small household items. A printed interior marking references the Black Rock Wallboard Company with a visible 1916 copyright, helping date the cabinet to the early 20th century. Visible wear, paint loss, surface scratches, and age-related imperfections add to its reclaimed character and authentic vintage appearance.

Era
Circa 1916–1920s

Style
Traditional / Utility / Early American

Material
Wood, Mirror Glass, Paint, Wallboard, and Metal Hinges

Technique
Painted and stained wood joinery with recessed cabinet construction and inset mirrored door

Tools Used
Table saw, chisels, hand planes, glazing tools, paint brushes, hinge mortising tools, and brad nailers

History
This cabinet includes original printed material from the Black Rock Wallboard Company dated 1916, indicating its use during the early adoption of manufactured wallboard systems in American homes. Recessed medicine cabinets of this period provided efficient built-in bathroom storage while integrating mirrors for daily grooming use.

Manufacturer / Maker
Possible association with Black Rock Wallboard Company installation materials; cabinet maker unknown

Measurements
Cabinet: 22" W x 26" T x 5 ¾" D

Measurements
Frame: 29 ½" W x 33 ½" T x 1" D

Suggested Weight
Approximately 28–35 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
38" x 34" x 12"

Music
Early American Jazz or Ragtime recordings from the 1910s–1920s

Item Number : P16834

Category : Medicine

Brand : Possible association with Black Rock Wallboard Company installation materials; cabinet maker unknown