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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Chippendale Style Bookcase
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Chippendale Style Bookcase

Object numberMO 1943.148.30
Name Bookcase
Maker
Mediumwood (mahogany), metal (brass), glass
Dimensionsoverall H 5 1/4 in x W 48 1/8 in x D 13 in (13.3 cm x 122.2 cm x 33 cm )
DescriptionA mahogany bookcase in the Chinese Chippendale style. The flat-topped bookcase features ornately carved trim and feet. The two front doors swing open and have a lock, but no handles. Four shelves are located inside the bookcase. The bookshelf comes with a separately stored key.
Label TextThis bookcase in the Chinese Chippendale style by an unknown maker is on display in FDR'S PRIVATE STUDY in the Permanent Exhibit.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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