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Bookcase

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-271660

Description

Bookcase, three shelves [two removeable] with narrow drawer. Drawer has a pair of brass pulls stamped with scroll designs. Bottom shelf has been secured to the bookcase with five flat-head screws. Unfinished back is comprised of three boards.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bookcases
cherry (wood)
eastern white pine (wood)
Bookcase

Inscription

"Anothy & Davis./ Fall River." (Black paint)

Additional Identification Number

593.1
880

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Fall River, Massachusetts

Dimensions

45 1/2 x 32 3/4 x 9 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

2012.199.1

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
Fall River (Bristol county, Massachusetts)

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