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                                            [CHILDREN'S BOOK CUPBOARD].  A 19th-century parcel-ebonized and gilt poplar hanging book cupboard.  Germany(?), 19th century.  18¾ x 13½ x 7 in., single hinged panelled door (opening to single shelf), panel decorated with penwork drawing of a woman and children looking out an open window, surrounded by a hand-painted decorative border in colors and gilt incorporating a penwork vignette on each the four sides (three of which contain a single cherub, the lower vignette contains the date "1891"); moulded cornice with turned finials and central arched pediment, some rubbing and possible alterations.