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Writing Box

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1885-1900

GUSN

GUSN-66624

Description

Floral brocade covers rectang. box w. hinged lid, metal gimp

Details

Descriptive Terms

portable desks
desks
balsa (wood)
pine (wood)
silk (textile)
pine (wood)
Balsa
Pine
Silk
DESK, PORTABLE

Associated Person

Jewett, Mary Rice, 1847-1930
Jewett, Sarah Orne, 1849-1909

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.5 x 6.25 x 3.375 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1966.2048

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