Secretary-Bookcase

Manufacturer unknown1800/1805

The White House
Washington D.C., United States

This Sheraton-style breakfront bookcase was possibly made in Baltimore circa 1800-1805. It has been on display in the Ground Floor Corridor since it became a part of the White House Collection in 1970. The bookcase is used to display examples of presidential china and glassware services.

Details

Title: Secretary-Bookcase
Creator: Manufacturer unknown
Creator Gender: None
Date Created: 1800/1805
Location Created: probably Baltimore, Maryland
Physical Dimensions: H. 110 ½ in., W. 89 ½ in. D. 15 ¼ in.
Type: Secretary-Bookcase
Rights: White House Collection
External Link: https://library.whitehousehistory.org/fotoweb/archives/5006-Digital%20Library%20-%20WHHA/Main%20Index/Decorative%20Arts/3277.tif.info
Medium: Mahogany

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