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1820-1840
GUSN-24748
Secretary desk. Mahogany veneer, unidentified wood, baize, brass. Mahogany veneer over unidentified secondary wood; green baize insert on writing surface. Deeply molded cover cornice with flat molded top. Molded apron surmounted by two large drawers with large round knobs. Interior painted a dull green. Rests on lightly scrolled front feet; rear feet are bun forms.Upper case has three small drawers below a two-door cabinet with three interior shelves.
secretaries (furniture)
desks
wood (plant material)
Empire (style)
Baize
Brass
Empire
Secretary
Unknown
75 1/4 x 43 x 22 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Arthur M. Merriam
1963.120
Massachusetts (United States)
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