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Drop-front Desk

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1835-1860

GUSN

GUSN-2080

Description

Rectangular cabinet with foliate carved edges, fretwork gallery; needlework picture under glass forms writing surface.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fall-front desks
desks
mahogany (wood)
floral patterns
flowers (plants)
needlepoint (needleworking)
Mahogany
Mulberry
Needlework
Desk, Drop-front

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

64.75 x 33 x 14.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1953.67

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