Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Portable Writing Desk
Object Number
1938-01-28
Description
Rectangular portable writing desk, body of sandalwood with ivory veneer, all-over outlining inlay bands of silver metal in geomatric floral shapes set with green tessario and other stones. Top of desk fitted with two lengthwise recessed quill holders and two recessed sqaures once held inkwells either side of a central blotter. One long drawer along front, heart shaped pulls each side. Belonged to Fanny Lord of Litchfield
Date Made
ca. 1840
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)