Bookcase

Furniture

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Bookcase

Entry/Object ID

MP.2002.57

Description

Gothic Revival bookcase with blackened stain; two sections, four glass doors on each; six spires with attenuated lancet arches; double spires at either corner; central crocket rises from pediment; openwork S-curved gallery; top center of case is a lancet arch formed by carved leaves and fruit; surated band with acorn drops below; columns formed by reserved attenuated lancet arches topped in front by acanthus leaf capitals; sections separated by ogee molding and repeats at base; hexagonal columns flank center doors with stylized capital and urn shaped base; doors have two dividers each; exterior doors have curved hook at bottom; bottom section has oak leaf and acorn frieze; curved hexagonal tops double lancet arch; band of arches above palmetto device; four steel keys; top middle door has brass escutcheon; parallel sides.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

123-1/2 in

Width

113 in

Depth

19-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 123 1/2 x 113 x 19 1/8 in. (313.7 x 287 x 48.6 cm)

Material

oak, Glass

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Thomas Pennant Barton, Unknown

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.88.216 - Bookcase - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Breakfast Room