Name/Title
Desk, PortableEntry/Object ID
72.4.1Description
A rosewood lap desk, English, circa 1870. Essay prize to Lizzie A Pershing, student at Pittsburgh Female College. Was a gift from Paul Stutervant.
Top with stencils on border, hand painted center with game birds and rabbits, plus horse and white hunting dog. 14" long, 9 1/2 deep". Fitted interior with hidden compartment. Shield shaped "mother of pearl" keyhole cover (escutcheon).