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Secretary and bookcase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image displays a wooden secretary and bookcase. The top section is a bookcase with two glass doors. The doors have a geometric pattern and green curtains at the top. The bookcase has multiple shelves. The bottom section has a pull-out writing desk with several small drawers and a cabinet with two doors below. The doors have oval inlays. The entire piece is made of wood and has a brown finish. The background is a plain light blue color.

Artwork Details

Date
1795–1810
Medium
Mahogany, satinwood, ebony with white pine, cedar
Culture
American
Dimensions
388 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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