Cabinet

Date1875/1880

Object PlaceNew York City, New York, United States, North America

MediumEbonized cherry with gilt and painted decoration and gilt pressed paper, eight beveled mirrors

ClassificationsFurniture

Dimensions58 3/4 x 36¼ x 12 3/4 in.
149.2 x 92.1 x 32.4 cm

Credit LineFounders Society Purchase, Gibbs-Williams Fund

Object number1988.2

DescriptionAesthetic Movement ebonized cherry etagere, central door with painted decoration and carved gilt head at top. One shelf interior, two drawers above with painted decoration and original brass pulls, original escutcheon and key. Shelves on either side backed with the eight original beveled mirrors, delicate columns ornamented with gilt leaves. Columns terminate in animal-paw feet. Top splashboard and back of bottom shelf backed with original gilt pressed paper with gourd and leaf motifs.

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