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Four bulbous feet support rectangular case with rounded corners containing three drawers with lookmatch flame veneer and elaborate stamped metal brasses. Hinged lid folds out to form writing surface; wooden rosettes extend to form lid supports. Upper case fits into molding of lower vase; contains shelves for books and glass, gothic arched doors. Flat, cushion cornice.
secretaries (furniture)
desks
walnut (wood)
veneer
Secretary
Unknown
82 3/4 x 42 x 20 1/8 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Eleanor H. Kirk
1939.1
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