Bookcase

Furniture

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Bookcase

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.20

Description

Bookcase with four doors, flaring cornice and four plinth-like columns: Concave cornice with bolection moulding at bottom, a three-sided rectangular pediment surmounts cornice; stylized flared capitals extend from cornice; four hinged doors with eight glass panes each, two central doors open in middle, one door on either side; columns separate side doors from central section and appear at each corner; base ogee molding; column bases extend through base of cabinet; interior walls are slotted to provide adjustable shelving; shelves are tulip with beaded edge mahogany moulding; bottom boards are tiger maple; framing members are tiger maple and back panels are tulip poplar; backboards framed with fielded panels; one length bears "XII" scratched in upright; screwed together; brass locks stamped: "Patent".

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1834 - 1867 Date made: r. 1834 - 1867

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

114-1/4 in

Width

156-3/4 in

Depth

29-5/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 114 1/4 x 156 3/4 x 29 5/16 in. (290.2 x 398.1 x 74.5 cm)

Dimension Description

Cornice

Height

18-1/4 in

Width

156-3/4 in

Depth

29-5/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 18 1/4 x 156 3/4 x 29 5/16 in. (46.4 x 398.1 x 74.5 cm)

Material

Tiger or Striped Maple, Tulip poplar, Glass, brass

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of Condition: Restored 1988 by Bob Verdon; 1" shrinkage on each back panel.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Unknown

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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