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Library Bookcase, 1830–50, Mahogany, mahogany veneer; eastern white pine; backboards of lower case, basswood; sides and back…
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Library Bookcase

Maker unknown · United States · 1830–50

Medium
Mahogany, mahogany veneer; eastern white pine; backboards of lower case, basswood; sides and back of drawer, mahogany
Dimensions
109.4 x 78.3 x 21.5 in. (278 x 199 x 54.5 cm)
Accession
1976.99.1
Credit line
Gift of Herman W. Liebert, B.A. 1933
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