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Table, Library

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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.001.001
Date Range
ca 1856
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Rectangular top inset with brown/black leather. Molded edge, straight flat sides. Two longer sides have two drawers, each with two round concave areas with small knobs at center. Four legs with bun-and-cylinder turned feet. Legs taper down to feet with two buns terminating on the smaller bun foot.
William H. Grover, 33 N. 4th St., Philadelphia
Provenance
Buchanan, James
To Henry, James B.
To Henry, Sidney Morgan
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Date Range
ca 1856
Made By
Grove, William H.
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Library
Storage Wall
Room Center
People
Buchanan, James
Henry, James Buchanan
Henry, Sidney Morgan
Subcategory
Furniture
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Inscription Language
English
Inscription Position
South West Drawer Inside Rail
Inscription Technique
Stamped
Inscription Text
William H. Grove 33 North 4th Street Philadelphia, PA
Inscription Type
Stamp
Object Name
Table, Library
Material
Oak/Leather
Related Publications
Mc Elroy's Philadelphia Directory for 1856, 19th Edition Edward C. and John Biddle Printed by Henry B. Ashmead, 1856
Height (in)
30.5
Width (in)
55.25
Depth (in)
39.75
Condition
Excellent Condition
Condition Date
2022-06-17
Object ID
W.1935.001.001
Notes
Table is the one depicted in Leslies' Illustrated (1857).
Place of Origin
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
W.1935.001
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