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Bookcase

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1880-1930

GUSN

GUSN-273425

Description

Enclosed bookcase with ogee bracket feet on wooden casters. Thumb molded top and beaded molding. Two doors with glass inserts. Rococo Revial gilt metal escutcheon and handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bookcases
maple (wood)
veneer
Bookcase

Associated Building

Original To Marrett House (Standish, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

58 1/2 x 38 7/8 x 12 7/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances S. Marrett

Accession Number

1959.395

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