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Bookcase

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1875-1890

GUSN

GUSN-62859

Description

4 shelves, adjustable; molded edges; paneled sides; fringe front

Details

Descriptive Terms

bookcases
shelves
brass (alloy)
leather
tulipwood (Brazilian, wood)
Arts and Crafts (movement)
Reform Style
Tulip Poplar
Leather
Brass
BOOKCASE

Associated Building

Used at Barrett House (New Ipswich, N.H.),

Additional Identification Number

P828.2

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

55 x 41.375 x 13.875 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Caroline Barr Wade

Accession Number

1987.707.2

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