1800-1830
GUSN-11434
Of rectangular form with dovetail construction and brass bail handles at each end. A hinged lid opens to a hinged writing surface, sectioned tray and storage compartments.
portable desks
desks
brass (alloy)
mahogany (wood)
Federal
Mahogany
Brass
Federal
DESK, PORTABLE
Original to Cogswell's Grant (Essex, Mass.),
Unknown
England
7.875 x 21 x 10.75 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Bertram K. and Nina Fletcher Little
1992.384
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