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Artist unidentified, “Secretary Bookcase,” New York State, 1840, Grain-painted wood, 70 1/2 × 2…
Secretary Bookcase
Artist unidentified, “Secretary Bookcase,” New York State, 1840, Grain-painted wood, 70 1/2 × 2…
Artist unidentified, “Secretary Bookcase,” New York State, 1840, Grain-painted wood, 70 1/2 × 28 1/2 × 16 3/4 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Museum of American Folk Art purchase, 1981.12.2. Photo by Helga Photo Studio.
Record Details

Secretary Bookcase

Artist
Probably createdNew York, United States
Date1840
MediumGrain-painted wood
Dimensions70 1/2 × 28 1/2 × 16 3/4"
Credit LineEva and Morris Feld Folk Art Acquisition Fund
Accession number1981.12.2
ClassificationFurniture/Furnishings
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
On View
Not on view
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