Name/Title
Slant Front DeskEntry/Object ID
0036.003Description
Written in desk:
"For Samuel Ziegler son of John Ziegler April 25, 1838"
Henry Neff Fort Run Rockingham County Va
slant front desk with solid ends, dovetailed case, 4 drawers down front of desk, pull-out drop leaf supports, interior drawers and slots, several hidden compartments (access to one no longer available), original hinges and pulls have been replacedCataloged By
Steve ShenkAcquisition
Accession
0036Source or Donor
Robert & Goldie RollerAcquisition Method
GiftSource (if not Accessioned)
Robert & Goldie RollerFurniture Details
Furniture Type
Desk - Drop FrontMade/Created
Date made
1838Time Period
19th Century, Mid 19th CenturyPlace
County
Rockingham CountyRegion
Shenandoah ValleyState/Province
VirginiaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Class
FURNITURECategory
02--BUILDING FURNISHINGSMaterial
Walnut, Wood, StainedLocation
Room
Roller Ziegler RoomBuilding
Burkholder-Myers HouseInventory
Inventory Project
INV2026.1Inventoried By
Hannah HendricksInventoried Date
Jun 17, 2026Inventory Project
INV2025.1Inventoried By
Hannah HendricksInventoried Date
Jun 16, 2025Condition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Very GoodValuations
Date
2008Notes
Green Valley Auction: $2500
Heatwole Auction Team: $4500Provenance
Notes
passed down through Ziegler-Roller familyGeneral Notes
Note Type
Date CatalogedNote
02/28/2008Note Type
Information Provided ByNote
Robert RollerCreated By
Sherrie R. JohndrowCreate Date
April 28, 2008Update Date
July 8, 2026