Tissue Dispensing Drawer

Datemid-late 20th century

Mediumwood

Dimensions11 3/4 × 12 × 3 3/4 in. (29.8 × 30.5 × 9.5 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum

Object numberPC1978.149.1

DescriptionThis object is a wooden tissue dispenser with added storage component and drawer arms affixed. The tissue dispenser component is comprised of a square wooden platform with a coiled metal spring placed downwards on the bottom of the object. An additional square wooden platform with a hole in the center is placed on top as the lid to dispense the tissues The spring would push the bottom platform up as more tissues were taken out. Next to the tissue dispenser is a small storage compartment that is vertically bisected by an indented shelf. Both outer sides extend parallelly to insert the object into a cabinet. Object is in good condition, with mild staining visible in the storage compartment located closest to the tissue dispenser.

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