Artist Unknown
secretary book case
ca. 1867
Tall secretary/book case, with drop front desk. Inlaid leather writing surface. Glass doors on book case or cabinet section with ornate curvilinear trim that is similar to trim on paneled doors below desk.
In 1941, the large oval table (1998.013) and bookcase/secretary (1998.018) were presented to the Mulvane Library for Boys and Girls. These walnut pieces came from the W. A. L. Thompson estate, and were given by the Thompsons' daughter and son, Mrs. Harry W. Donaldson and Roy S. Thompson.
The table has heavy intricately carved legs and four large drawers. The bookcase/secretary has upper double glass doors and wooden doors below. The center section has a drop-front writing ledge. Behind the writing area are small drawers and compartments. The furniture was given to Ida S. Smith by her father, Jacob Smith, when she married W. A. L. Thompson in 1876. Mr. Smith was a well-known farmer and businessman in the community, and was secretary-treasurer of the Thompson Hardware Co.
On display in the Topeka Room.
The object was made in United States.
Accession No.: 1998.018
Category: 3-D
Object Type: Furniture
Object Height/Width: Size 245.11 x 116.21 x 55.25 cm (96 1/2 x 45 3/4 x 21 3/4 in)
Material/Technique: walnut wood; leather; glass (material)
