Bookpress

Date1725-1740

MediumMahogany, oak, pine, and glass

DimensionsOH: 83"; OW: 43 1/2"; OD: 15" (at top holding); 15 3/4" (at base)

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1977-93

DescriptionBookpress in two parts. Upper case consists of a tall bookcase with molded cornice, two glazed doors with eight rectangular panes each with molded mullions, and movable shelves on the interior. Lower case consists of a mid molding above two fielded paneled doors with base molding and straight shaped bracket feet below, and an interior fixed shelf. Brass escutcheons on each glazed and paneled door.