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2026

Posts originally published in 2026 from the RareVictorian collection.

Herter Brothers credenza, Gilded Age New York
Best Of No. 642

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Modern Gothic walnut cabinet attributed to Daniel Pabst, Philadelphia, ca. 1873-76
For The Record No. 641

For the Record: Daniel Pabst, the Hand Behind the "Furness" Modern Gothic Cabinet

The Met's towering Modern Gothic cabinet is attributed to both Frank Furness and Daniel Pabst — designer and maker. Here's why the distinction between the two roles matters when you're cataloging one of these pieces.