M3109
American Snead and Company Painted Steel Bookcase Shelf (sold separately)
$100.00
DETAILS
Shelves originally from cast iron archival library bookcases by Snead and Company. Designed by Angus Snead Macdonald, this modular book stacking system was produced in a range of sizes and configurations and revolutionized library book stacks. The shelves were used in many notable libraries across the United States and internationally, including the Library of Congress, the Vatican and the New York Public Library. Several shelves available. Price is per shelf.
STYLE
Industrial
PROVENANCE
Denver Public Library (Denver, Colorado, 1910-present). The library was funded by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie (American, 1835-1919). Note: historical photographs of the Library provided by the Western History/Genealogy Department, Denver Public Library.
COLOR(S)
Black
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
MAKER
Snead and Company Iron Works (Louisville, Kentucky, 1890-1950) | Designer: Angus Snead Macdonald (American, 1883-1961)
WEIGHT
6 pounds each
PERIOD
Early 20th century
DATE
Circa 1910
DIMENSIONS
Width 33.25 Depth 8 Height 0.75 inches
QUANTITY AVAILABLE
80+
CONDITION
Note: some have been stripped. Some are black painted. All with some rust which can be removed by sandblasting.
