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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 Wall Shelf
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Chippendale Style Wall Shelf

Artifact IDMO 1947.93.26
Object Type Shelf
Maker
Mediumwood (mahogany), metal
Dimensionsoverall H 28 1/8 in x W 17 1/8 in x D 6 7/8 in (71.4 cm x 43.5 cm x 17.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA dark-stained mahogany wall shelf in the Chinese Chippendale style. The piece has three shelves, and the side sections have cutout "X" designs. Below the bottom shelf is a 2 1/4" high facing with overlaid cutout wood design which can be described as blind fretwork. Two metal hooks attached to the top shelf and one attached to bottom shelf allow the piece to be hung.

Historical NoteThis wall shelf is on display in FDR'S PRIVATE STUDY in the Permanent Exhibit.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 20, 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 StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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On view
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