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Portable Desk

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

GUSN

GUSN-38220

Description

Mahogany writing box or desk with diamond shape inlay on top, metal handle on side (second handle missing). Interior has green lining and several compartments. (b) wooden ruler.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portable desks
desks
wood (plant material)
mahogany (wood)
metal
felt (textile)
Desk, Portable
Desk, Portable

Additional Identification Number

1935.1328A

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Ruth L. Child

Accession Number

1935.1328.1

Places

Charlestown (Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

Related Items

Title Ruler Accession Number 1935.1328.2

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