1835-1860
GUSN-25865
Four straight, tapered, rectangular legs support rectangular case with hinged, slant top and plain back splashboard or gallery. Top opens to reveal compartmented interior of four rectangular cubbyholes. Entire piece is grain painted in yellow and tans to imitate figured maple.
slant-front desks
desks
graining
pine (wood)
Desk, Slant-top
Original to Casey Farm (Saunderstown, R.I.),
Unknown
33 x 25 3/4 x 18 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)
Bequest of Edward P. Casey
1955.317
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