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What is a card catalog called?
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A card catalog could also be called a library catalog. It was typically a large chest featuring many tiny drawers, designed to hold note cards listing available books in the library. It was most often organized according to the Dewey Decimal System. Browse an array of card catalog chests on 1stDibs.
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Vintage 60-Drawer Oak Card Catalog
Located in Dekalb, IL
c.1960s; (likely) Library Bureau/Remington Office Systems - Boston, MA
A vintage wooden card
Category
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Time Magazine Decoupaged General Fireproofing Co. Filing Cabinet & Card Catalog
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in West Chester, PA
One of a kind antique circa 1940's General Fireproofing Company Filing Cabinet & Card Catalog
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
Located in West Chester, PA
Library Bureau Sole Makers Oak Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
Drawers divided to 9.75” but the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Chrome 15-Drawer Library Card Catalog
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern 15-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet
USA, Mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Massive Early 20th Century 187-Drawer Maple Card Catalog
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1920s; Library Bureau - Boston, MA
Antique maple card catalog.
This eye-catching and
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Maple 60-Drawer Library Card Catalog Filing Cabinet
By Remington Rand
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Mid-Century Modern 60-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass