Bookcase

United States

1900-1920

  • Titles Bookcase (Descriptive)
  • Medium oak and bronze
  • Dimensions 55 1/2 x 57 1/4 x 13 1/2 in. (141 x 145.4 x 34.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Naomi, Edna and Secil Kroman in memory of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Kroman, 1985.117
  • Work Type bookcase
  • Classification Furniture
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