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Portable Desk

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-65555

Description

Rectangular; folding lid; mother of pearl inlay

Details

Descriptive Terms

portable desks
desks
inlay (process)
mahogany (wood)
mother of pearl
Mahogany
Inlaid
Mother-of-Pearl
DESK, PORTABLE

Associated Person

Tappan, Elizabeth

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.25 x 18.125 x 9.875 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1974.370

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