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Collection Type

Furniture

Date

1868-1933

GUSN

GUSN-12736

Description

Rectangular form with geometrically carved rectangular base. Hinged carved ends in a leaf motif that slide out to accomodate more books.

Details

Descriptive Terms

racks (supporting devices)
carving (processes)
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
leaf (metal)
wood (plant material)
geometric patterns
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
leaf (metal)
Geometric
Leaf
Carved
RACK, BOOK

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4.75 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1840

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