An American Icon: Property from the Collection of Joan Didion
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With a label under top, 'Imperial Grand Rapids, Mkh., and Genuine Mahogany, Number 123, Mahogany Association, Inc., and '756'. The green label is from 1939.
30 3/4 x 42 x 21 in. (closed), 30 3/4 x 6 ft. 5 1/4 in. x 27 in. (open).
Note: The Imperial Furniture Company was founded in 1903 by F. Stuart Foote. Imperial's primary product was tables, with a later addition of bookcases. Imperial was the first factory to bring out Duncan Phyfe reproductions. They worked mostly in mahogany but also used cherry. The business closed in 1954.