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Bought this at a junk store in Okalhoma. Allegedly from around 1890's was in a post office in Kansas City then moved to a small town, Kinta Oklahoma. The desk it is setting on was not original to KC but is supposed to be from the Kinta post office as well.
My online research has revealed very little for similar units with doors still all intact.
Any additional info is appreciated.
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Also looking for any ideas on value. I think I got a good deal, but not sure. The two cluttered pictures are in the store. the other two are once it was moved home.
Neat item. Kinta, Oklahoma is one of those... off the beaten path... type of towns. Not a whole lot in that neck of the woods east of McAlester. Very cool piece you have!
The attractive wood looks lovely against the pale blue wall paper. DD@Phila