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Library Desk

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

ca. 1910

GUSN

GUSN-305200

Description

Large desk with two drawers on both sides. Pull out shelf with long narrow drawer at both ends. Eight rectangular legs with foliate carving on feet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

partners' desks
mahogany (wood)
Desk
Desk

Additional Identification Number

1127.2

Maker

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

MA

Dimensions

29 3/4 x 66 1/2 x 42 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

2014.162.2

Places

Cambridge (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

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