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Object Name
Portable Writing Desk
Object Number
1993-12-1
Description
Portable writing desk, figured mahogany veneer over oak. Slant top, divided into two sections, hinged together. Opens in two sections to a large compartment fitted with divider in front, a compartment at the back with central drawer with brass ring pull, either side of which are square compartments holding an ebonized inkwell with glass insert on the right and a sifter on the left. Poplar interior.
Category
Tools and Equipment for Communication
Date Made
ca. 1805
Dimensions
15 3/4" W x 12 1/2" D x 5 3/4" H and 3 3/4" H
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