Desk or dresser box in book form, painted with the initial "T"

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This faux album with exaggerated beveled boards is painted black, with maroon and gold details. The front cover has a complex frame with gold-painted arrows, linear motifs and a large letter “T.” All edges are gold, with scrolling motifs on the foredge. The spine has three maroon and gold panels. The back cover is raised by four brass tacks. The box interior of the box is painted maroon and black.

Desk or dresser box in book form, painted with the initial "T"

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Desk or dresser box in book form, painted with the initial
Desk or dresser box in book form, painted with the initial
Desk or dresser box in book form, painted with the initial
Desk or dresser box in book form, painted with the initial

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