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Secretary Bookcase, Anthony G. Quervelle, 1827, Mahogany, mahogany veneer, stained burl ash; white pine, cedrela, red cedar,…
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Case Piece · Philadelphia

Secretary Bookcase

Anthony G. Quervelle · Philadelphia · 1827

Medium
Mahogany, mahogany veneer, stained burl ash; white pine, cedrela, red cedar, yellow poplar, dark wood stringing; glass doors and cut glass pulls, leather, ormolu, brass, replacement fabric
Accession
1960-159-1
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