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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
Date1840
Place/RegionProbably New York State
MediumGrain-painted wood
Dimensions70 1/2 × 28 1/2 × 16 3/4"
Credit LineMuseum of American Folk Art purchase
Accession number1981.12.2
Description

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