Name/Title
Drop Front Secretary and BookcaseEntry/Object ID
2019.F.1.01Description
Drop Front Secretary and Bookcase from the Henry Wischmeyer Estate. The piece was refinished by the Otto's and is in excellent condition.
3" crown molding
Glass double doors with arch and lock, each 42"x20 3/4"
3 adjustable shelves using carved wood inside with 2" spans
Drop front angled with two white glass know supports that pull out below
3 drawers with triple paneled burled wood accents and heavy drop pull handles, 36" W x 7.75" H
Addtional papers found with the desk stored with reference material: [R.OLC.FURN] at OLC, 2nd floor, SW file 1, dr. 1:
B. Letter from --ling, Mo. 12 1868 to My Dear Catrine.. hoping to find she and her sister in god helh...(talks about marriage, but sections are missing.) Mentions Patrick Collins and inquires about her father and mother...
C. Receipt from the Schuster Company/Cleveland Sept 24 191(blank)/26248 the attached check is in full/settlement of Invoice as follows:/Sept 3rd/ 8231/2 Gallon @ 35cents - 288.22 If correct no acknowledgement is required/(PLEASE DETACH THIS STUB)
D. Receipt when the Otto's purchased the secretary at the estate sale: Generic receipt pad Sec.---- 200.00 Gerri Walters/Liquidator/All Sales Final/May 8, 1971...Collection
Wischmeyer Family CollectionDimensions
Height
92 inWidth
42 inDepth
21 inDimension Notes
The casters have been removed to allow it to fit in the space provided.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Wischmeyer, Henry FamilyRelated Entries
Notes
2008.F.08.1, 2019.L.4.1, R.06.020
