This reference stand was also known as an encyclopedia stand. Often times the family would have an encyclopedia for the family to share. The stand would hold a common twenty book set as well as one dictionary. The stand top would hold open the reference book being used.
 
Dimensions (1:12): 4.125"H x 2"W x 1.125"D
 
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