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Corner Shelf

Object Details

Description
Small, two-tiered, fretwork corner shelf consisting of two quarter-round shelves, one small and one large, secured with screws to two, identical, sawn back panels featuring openwork scroll designs graduated from top. No marks.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1875 - 1885
late 19th c.
Credit Line
Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities
Physical Description
walnut (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7 1/2 in x 15 1/4 in x 7 3/8 in; 19.05 cm x 38.735 cm x 18.7325 cm
Object Name
shelf, corner
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