Mahogany Butterfly Cabinet
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Mahogany Butterfly Cabinet
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 53 in (134.62 cm)Width: 33.25 in (84.46 cm)Depth: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1890
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 30-49711stDibs: LU89115036983
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