The Library's First Bookcase

The Library's First Bookcase
Inventory
Collection Number: 
17145
Building: 
Current Location: 
Kirk Hall
Floor: 
1st
Object Description
Artist: 
Object Type: 
Details: 
Antique Victorian wooden bookcase.
Framed: 
No
Length: 
46 inches
Width: 
13 inches
Height: 
90 inches
Description: 

This antique Victorian style wooden bookcase was the first to be purchased for the Kansas City Public Library. It has five shelves and two lower drawers. Access to the shelving cabinet is gained through two doors comprised of glass and wood that swing outward. Each door contains four panes of glass. The base of the bookcase contains two drawers, each drawer is accessed by two wooden knobs, located to the right and left of each compartment. The bookcase has three locks, one for the shelving compartment and one for each drawer. The exterior of the piece is adorned with simple low relief covering the sides, corners, top and base of the bookcase. Three stylized medallions also adorn the book case, located at the right, left and top of the furniture. The bookcase is topped with crown molding. The exterior of the bookcase has a reddish tint, most likely a cherry finish.

Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: 
Yes
Make slides or videotapes for educational use: 
Yes
Permit the general public to photograph the work : 
Yes