Antique Oak Card Catalog: Library Bureau Makers Cabinet with Brass Pulls

Antique Oak Card Catalog: Library Bureau Makers Cabinet with Brass Pulls

Library Bureau SoleMakers Oak Card Catalog – 2 Drawer – Solid Oak – 15" x 16" – Early Office & Library Furnishings This beautiful solid oak two-drawer card catalog was made by Library Bureau SoleMakers, one of the most important manufacturers in ...

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History
  • Library Bureau was originally founded in 1876, pioneered by Melvil Dewey, crucial in shaping the landscape of American library furniture and organization.
  • The oak card catalogs were widely adopted in educational institutions and government offices in the early 1900s, marking a significant advancement in organizational methods of that era.
  • Surviving pieces from Library Bureau, particularly solid oak models with original features, are often considered valuable artifacts reflecting the history of information management.

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