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Linen Press Collection (#2)

Step back in time with these exquisite linen presses from the past. Each piece tells a unique story, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistry of its creator

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Desk, c. 1938. Creator: Francis Borelli

Desk, c. 1938. Creator: Francis Borelli
Desk, c. 1938

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Block Front Desk with Cabinet Top, 1935/1942. Creator: Jack Bochner

Block Front Desk with Cabinet Top, 1935/1942. Creator: Jack Bochner
Block Front Desk with Cabinet Top, 1935/1942

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Block Front Desk with Cabinet Top, 1935/1942. Creator: Jack Bochner

Block Front Desk with Cabinet Top, 1935/1942. Creator: Jack Bochner
Block Front Desk with Cabinet Top, 1935/1942

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Desk, 1936. Creator: Frank Wenger

Desk, 1936. Creator: Frank Wenger
Desk, 1936

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Shaker Cherry Cabinet with Drawers, c. 1937. Creator: William Paul Childers

Shaker Cherry Cabinet with Drawers, c. 1937. Creator: William Paul Childers
Shaker Cherry Cabinet with Drawers, c. 1937

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Zoar Cupboard, c. 1939. Creator: Angelo Bulone

Zoar Cupboard, c. 1939. Creator: Angelo Bulone
Zoar Cupboard, c. 1939

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Wall Cabinet, 1935/1942. Creator: Ethelbert Brown

Wall Cabinet, 1935/1942. Creator: Ethelbert Brown
Wall Cabinet, 1935/1942

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Zoar Cherry Bonnet Cabinet, c. 1938. Creator: Angelo Bulone

Zoar Cherry Bonnet Cabinet, c. 1938. Creator: Angelo Bulone
Zoar Cherry Bonnet Cabinet, c. 1938

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Shaker Cabinet, 1935/1942. Creator: William Paul Childers

Shaker Cabinet, 1935/1942. Creator: William Paul Childers
Shaker Cabinet, 1935/1942

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Zoar Blue Bonnet Cabinet, c. 1940. Creator: Angelo Bulone

Zoar Blue Bonnet Cabinet, c. 1940. Creator: Angelo Bulone
Zoar Blue Bonnet Cabinet, c. 1940

Background imageLinen Press Collection: The International Exhibition: cabinet and candelabra by Wright and Mansfield, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: cabinet and candelabra by Wright and Mansfield, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: cabinet and candelabra by Wright and Mansfield, 1862....a splendid cabinet in the style of the English furniture of the eighteenth century...[which] consists of carved

Background imageLinen Press Collection: The International Exhibition: armoury, or porte-fusils, by Jules Fossey, in the French Court

The International Exhibition: armoury, or porte-fusils, by Jules Fossey, in the French Court, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: armoury, or porte-fusils, by Jules Fossey, in the French Court, 1862....a beautiful work in carved walnut-wood...The base...consists of two cupboards, with glazed doors

Background imageLinen Press Collection: E-5: English Cottage Kitchen of the Queen Anne Period, 1702-14, United States, c. 1937

E-5: English Cottage Kitchen of the Queen Anne Period, 1702-14, United States, c. 1937

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Reliquary, French (?), ca. 1175-1200 (rock crystal); early 19th century (setting)

Reliquary, French (?), ca. 1175-1200 (rock crystal); early 19th century (setting)

Background imageLinen Press Collection: John Nevil Maskelyne performs a spirit cabinet illusion, c1910. Creator: Unknown

John Nevil Maskelyne performs a spirit cabinet illusion, c1910. Creator: Unknown
John Nevil Maskelyne performs a spirit cabinet illusion, c1910. How the tricks are performed - " A coach-horn or megaphone is useful for picking things up

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Old Bleach, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Old Bleach, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Old Bleach, 1890

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Cabinet, c. 1940. Creator: Harry Mann Waddell

Cabinet, c. 1940. Creator: Harry Mann Waddell
Cabinet, c. 1940

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Hand-carved Cabinet, c. 1937. Creator: Vera Van Voris

Hand-carved Cabinet, c. 1937. Creator: Vera Van Voris
Hand-carved Cabinet, c. 1937

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Whalebone Cabinet, c. 1937. Creator: Augustine Haugland

Whalebone Cabinet, c. 1937. Creator: Augustine Haugland
Whalebone Cabinet, c. 1937

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Wall Cabinet, Hand Carved, c. 1937. Creator: Harry Mann Waddell

Wall Cabinet, Hand Carved, c. 1937. Creator: Harry Mann Waddell
Wall Cabinet, Hand Carved, c. 1937

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Piano, c. 1939. Creator: Virginia Kennady

Piano, c. 1939. Creator: Virginia Kennady
Piano, c. 1939

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Cellaret, c. 1942. Creator: Donald Harding

Cellaret, c. 1942. Creator: Donald Harding
Cellaret, c. 1942

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Duncan Phyfe Sewing Cabinet, c. 1939. Creator: Mattie P. Goodman

Duncan Phyfe Sewing Cabinet, c. 1939. Creator: Mattie P. Goodman
Duncan Phyfe Sewing Cabinet, c. 1939

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Corner Cupboard, c. 1941. Creator: Joseph Ficcadenti

Corner Cupboard, c. 1941. Creator: Joseph Ficcadenti
Corner Cupboard, c. 1941

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Linen Press, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Dorothea A. Farrington

Linen Press, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Dorothea A. Farrington
Linen Press, 1935/1942

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Secretary Desk, c. 1936. Creator: Eugene Croe

Secretary Desk, c. 1936. Creator: Eugene Croe
Secretary Desk, c. 1936

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Secretary-desk Cabinet Top, c. 1937. Creator: Eugene Croe

Secretary-desk Cabinet Top, c. 1937. Creator: Eugene Croe
Secretary-desk Cabinet Top, c. 1937

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Possibly: United States government workers and carpenters making crates... Washington, D.C. 1942

Possibly: United States government workers and carpenters making crates... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Washington, D.C. United States government workers and carpenters making crates for steel cabinets

Background imageLinen Press Collection: United States government workers and carpenters making crates for steel... Washington, D.C. 1942

United States government workers and carpenters making crates for steel... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. United States government workers and carpenters making crates for steel cabinets and preparing them for shipment in the rear of the Auditors Building at 14th Street

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Articles made in the Arthurdale cooperative handicraft shop, Reedsville, West Virginia, 1937

Articles made in the Arthurdale cooperative handicraft shop, Reedsville, West Virginia, 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
Articles made in the Arthurdale cooperative handicraft shop, Reedsville, West Virginia

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Wife of tobacco sharecropper putting breakfast dishes away. Person County, North Carolina, 1939

Wife of tobacco sharecropper putting breakfast dishes away. Person County, North Carolina, 1939
Wife of tobacco sharecropper putting breakfast dishes away. Person County, North Carolina

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Kodansu Small Chest, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Kodansu Small Chest, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Kodansu Small Chest, early 20th century

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Tale of Genji, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Tale of Genji, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Tale of Genji, 18th/19th century

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Sketch of a Cabinet, n. d. Creator: Henry Stacy Marks

Sketch of a Cabinet, n. d. Creator: Henry Stacy Marks
Sketch of a Cabinet, n.d

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Kitchen Cupboard, c. 1938. Creator: Joseph Sudek

Kitchen Cupboard, c. 1938. Creator: Joseph Sudek
Kitchen Cupboard, c. 1938

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Painted Cabinet, c. 1939. Creator: Carl Strehlau

Painted Cabinet, c. 1939. Creator: Carl Strehlau
Painted Cabinet, c. 1939. (Note: Name Rebeca Braun, dated 1828)

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Cabinet for Storage, c. 1938. Creator: Charles Squires

Cabinet for Storage, c. 1938. Creator: Charles Squires
Cabinet for Storage, c. 1938

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Linen Cupboard (Kast), Netherlands, 1630 / 50. Creator: Unknown

Linen Cupboard (Kast), Netherlands, 1630 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Linen Cupboard (Kast), Netherlands, 1630/50

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Miniature Chest (Mingqi), Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Creator: Unknown

Miniature Chest (Mingqi), Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Creator: Unknown
Miniature Chest (Mingqi), Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Shaker Cabinet, c. 1937. Creator: Irving I. Smith

Shaker Cabinet, c. 1937. Creator: Irving I. Smith
Shaker Cabinet, c. 1937

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Cabinet with Drawers, c. 1937. Creator: Irving I. Smith

Cabinet with Drawers, c. 1937. Creator: Irving I. Smith
Cabinet with Drawers, c. 1937

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Shaker Cupboard, c. 1937. Creator: Irving I. Smith

Shaker Cupboard, c. 1937. Creator: Irving I. Smith
Shaker Cupboard, c. 1937

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Dresser or Cupboard, 1936. Creator: Irving I. Smith

Dresser or Cupboard, 1936. Creator: Irving I. Smith
Dresser or Cupboard, 1936

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Shaker Wash Stand with Drawers, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Irving I. Smith

Shaker Wash Stand with Drawers, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Irving I. Smith
Shaker Wash Stand with Drawers, 1935/1942. (Artist notes: Infirmay three-drawer wash stand)

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Cabinet, c. 1937. Creator: Irving I. Smith

Cabinet, c. 1937. Creator: Irving I. Smith
Cabinet, c. 1937

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Shaker Desk, c. 1938. Creator: Irving I. Smith

Shaker Desk, c. 1938. Creator: Irving I. Smith
Shaker Desk, c. 1938

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Shaker Cupboard, c. 1938. Creator: Alfred H. Smith

Shaker Cupboard, c. 1938. Creator: Alfred H. Smith
Shaker Cupboard, c. 1938

Background imageLinen Press Collection: Shaker Chest of Drawers, c. 1937. Creator: Alfred H. Smith

Shaker Chest of Drawers, c. 1937. Creator: Alfred H. Smith
Shaker Chest of Drawers, c. 1937




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Step back in time with these exquisite linen presses from the past. Each piece tells a unique story, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistry of its creator. First up is the Old Bleach linen press from 1890, its origins shrouded in mystery as its creator remains unknown. Despite its age, this cabinet still exudes elegance and charm. Moving forward to the 1940s, we encounter Harry Mann Waddell's stunning cabinet. Its intricate design and attention to detail make it a true masterpiece that stands the test of time. Vera Van Voris takes us on a journey with her hand-carved cabinet from 1937. The delicate carvings showcase her talent and dedication to her craft, making this piece truly one-of-a-kind. Augustine Haugland's whalebone cabinet also captures our attention. This unconventional material choice adds an element of intrigue and uniqueness to an already remarkable piece. Harry Mann Waddell makes another appearance with his hand-carved wall cabinet from 1937. The intricate carvings bring life to this functional yet artistic creation that would be a standout addition to any home. Virginia Kennady's piano from 1939 combines both beauty and functionality. Its timeless design ensures it will remain a centerpiece for generations to come. Donald Harding presents us with his cellaret from 1942—a versatile storage solution that adds sophistication wherever it is placed. Mattie P. Goodman showcases her talent through the Duncan Phyfe sewing cabinet from 1939—an elegant fusion of style and practicality perfect for any seamstress or collector alike. Joseph Ficcadenti's corner cupboard from 1941 maximizes space while adding character to any room—truly a clever design worth admiring. Dorothea A. Farrington brings us back in time with her linen press dating between 1935-1942—a testament to quality craftsmanship that has stood strong throughout decades of use.