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Secretary Bookcase

Collection Type

  • Furniture

GUSN

GUSN-320636

Description

Secretary bookcase. Bottom section (a) has a hinged pull-down front with two drawers below. Bands of inlay on front. Claw and ball feet. Upper section (b) has two glazed doors, interior shelves. Cornice (c) has a scroll and pierced pediment.

Details

Descriptive Terms

secretary-bookcases (bookcases)
mahogany (wood)
Desk
Secretary
Secretary

Associated Building

Used At Bowman-Carney House (Dresden, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Elliot A.P. Evans

Accession Number

1969.200.1A-C

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