It tells a story...

In an attempt to find out some information about my new cubboard I began to wash off the layers of dust that had accumulated on this precious piece of furniture.  It had been neglected for some time, and as I wash it with Murphy soap, I began to bring it back to life.  I could see the faded patina, although instead of growing more beautiful with age, it had begun to show the signs of neglect.  I pulled out the drawers, and the desk looking for some clues; much to my excitement there in the back of the desk was a piece of paper.  You can see from the photo it has a name and address of someone whom at one time in their lives lived in Chicago, IL.  I also found the date this piece was made - Dec. 30, 1946.