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
Width
76 in
Depth
19-1/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 76 x 19 1/8 in. (193 x 48.6 cm)
Material
Wood (oak), Glass
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Shrinkage of back evident on right rear corner; random breaks; separation in molding;split on panels left side; finish uneven and very dark.
July 2010: Lauren showed Jessa that the back right vertical molding (near closet door) has separated. It can be pushed back into place, but it should be glued or otherwise affixed with a completely reversible treatment.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Thomas Pennant Barton, Unknown
Notes
Former owner
Related Entries
Notes
MP.2002.57 - Bookcase - Part of set
MP.2007.75 - Letter - Related
MP.2007.3 - Drawing - Related
MP.2007.18 - Print - Related
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Evaluation includes case in Breakfast Room.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library-Billiard Room