Library Step-Stool. Furness, Frank, 1839-1912. Library Company of Philadelphia. Step stools. Furniture. Gift of David M. Doret and Linda G. Mitchell in memory of Robert Lindsley and Eric de Hoogh, 2019. Made for the Library Company’s Juniper and Locust Street Library branch, which was designed by Frank Furness and opened on February 24, 1880. Carved Library step stool with two steps and stabilizing arm topped with a carved finial. Ca. 1880 Furness, Frank, 1839-1912. Step, Library. 23 inches high x 18 inches wide x 18.5 inches depth; 82 inches is the height from floor to the top of the pole. Islandora:65781 OBJ 913 OBJ 913