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Bookcase sits on four bulbous feet; rectangular basal case, divided in half on front by two rectangular drawers; each has central brass keyhole, and two round brasses, with circular drop handles; above base, lowest shelf is scrolled at base with curvilinear sides; five remaining upper shelves, decrease in size; each top has molded step before meeting next shelf.
bookcases
shelves
mahogany (wood)
Mahogany
BOOKCASE
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
81.5 x 48.5 x 16.125 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.777
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