This set of homemade shelves are part of the crafted domestic decoration popular in the early-to-mid 20th century.
Significance
This decorative homemade wall shelf is typical of early 20th century room decoration.
Physical description
Display shelves: three narrow shelves on a decorative oval wood plaque with scrolled edges. The black lacquered pine construction is decorated with gold-painted flowers and birds in a chinoise design. The shelves hang from a wire attached to eyelets at the top.