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What is a card catalog called?
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A card catalog could also be called a library catalog. It was typically a large chest featuring many tiny drawers, designed to hold note cards listing available books in the library. It was most often organized according to the Dewey Decimal System. Browse an array of card catalog chests on 1stDibs.
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Globe-Wernicke Index Card Catalog c.1920
By Globe Wernicke
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original Oak two-drawer index card catalog from Globe-Wernicke, circa 1920s. This vintage
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Time Magazine Decoupaged General Fireproofing Co. Filing Cabinet & Card Catalog
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in West Chester, PA
One of a kind antique circa 1940's General Fireproofing Company Filing Cabinet & Card Catalog
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
Located in West Chester, PA
Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
Drawers divided to 9.75” but the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Chrome 15-Drawer Library Card Catalog
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern 15-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet
USA, Mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
MCM 60-Drawer Maple Card Catalog by Library Bureau
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1960s; Library Bureau/Remington Office Systems - Boston, MA
Mid-century modern wooden card
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak 60-Drawer Card Catalog or File Cabinet, Circa 1900
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts oak 60-drawer card catalog or file cabinet with two
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Brass
