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  • Corner Bench with Étagère
Datec. 1910–1920
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood, gilt, oil on canvas, silk, and silver?
Dimensions96 1/2 × 55 × 40 5/8 in. (245.1 × 139.7 × 103.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Catherine McCracken
Object number85.283.A-.E
Not on view

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ProvenanceMr. George Cohen, before 1930 to his death in 1972; by inheritance to Mrs. Margaret Doyle, 1972; by inheritance to Mrs. Catherine McCracken; given to MFAH, 1985.
Exhibition HistoryGeorge Cohen was the president and owner of Foley's department store in Houston. The object was given on his death to Margaret Doyle, his executive assistant for over 51 years. The object was given to her niece Catherine McCracken who gave it to the MFAH.

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