Name/Title
Music cabinet with mirror, shelf and bronze and wood inlay details, c. 1894Entry/Object ID
2017.17.1Description
Acc. No. 17.17.1
Subject Category: Furniture
Date or Period: circa 1894
Object: Music Cabinet
Description: A music cabinet supported by cabriole legs. The cabinet also supports a "whatnot" shelf that is backed by a French beveled mirror. This shelf is supported by two decorated posts and is topped with a pseudo-style balustrade made of what appears to be bronze. The cabinet section is opened with a lock and key that when opened, reveals shelves for music sheets. The door has an oval shaped medallion which is repeated on the crest rail that has multi-colored wood with inlaid designs of musical instruments and sheet music.
Size: H-54” x D-15” x W-20”
History of Object: A music cabinet owned by Cora Lessig, wife of Charles Lessig, the original owners of 1419 Mound St., Alameda, built in 1912. It was among the contents of the home bought by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin in 1937.
Acquired from: Shirley Martin Fifield,
Date: 05/20/2017
