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1830-1840
GUSN-1096
Hinged lid. Mother of pearl line inlay on exterior w/ a central cartouche. Lock; inlaid ivory escutcheon. Inside, two hinged covers, covered w/ a thin dark red velvet. Three small uncovered compartments; one holds ink bottle; a key is in another.
desks
rosewood (wood)
Rosewood
DESK, PORTABLE
Unknown
11 x 23.1 (HxW) (inches)
Museum Accession
1988.95
1830-1840 (Possibly)
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