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Small Bookcase

Collection Type

  • Furniture

GUSN

GUSN-40786

Description

This square wooden box has three hinged drop-down drawers. Each individual drawer is labeled and has a circular pull. Invented and patented by R.L. Dodge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bookcases
shelves
wood (plant material)
metal
Bookcase
Bookcase

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1940.972

Date

(1870 - 1950)

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