Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Portable Writing Desk
Object Number
1918-03-43
Description
Portable writing desk, rosewood box, mother of pearl oblong inlay in top and thin border of mother-of-pearl surrounding. Sqaure lock plate on side of ivory. Two brass hinges. Opens in three sections, top section fitted with red satin accordian file folder, middle and third section make for slanted writing surface covered in red velvet. middle section opens to letter compartment. Section with inkwell holder, pen holder and sander
Comment
Belonged to Mrs. Frederick Augustus Tallmadge (Elizabeth Canfield) (1793-1878), know as "The Rose of Sharon." She attended the Litchfield Female Academy in 1809. In 1815 she married Frederick Augustus Tallmadge (1792-1869), son of Benjamin Tallmadge, born in Litchfield, who attended the Litchfield Law School in 1811. Lived in New York City.
Date Made
ca. 1835
Dimensions
10 7/8" W x 5 3/4" H x 9 1/4" D
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)
