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ca. 1875
GUSN-25947
Rectangular black lacquered paper mache writing box with mother-of-pearl and gilt floral inlay decoration on top. Hinged lid opens to reveal red cut-velvet writing surfce with compartments for ink, pens and paper. Stamped label on top of ink container reads, "Berys/ Patent."
portable desks
desks
lacquering
papier mâché
wood (plant material)
Desk, Portable
Original to Casey Farm (Saunderstown, R.I.),
Unknown
3 3/4 x 11 5/8 x 9 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)
Bequest of Edward P. Casey
1955.285A-C
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