Name/Title
Desk, Slant-topEntry/Object ID
2005.008.001Description
Slant-top desk, made of mahogany, secondary wood is poplar or cypress. made in two pieces. on back in chalk is: Benj Franklings
Desk 1775
Upper section: dovetail side construction , lock H:.813," old central lock; 2.25", five sections, brass rings on exterior, flat straight head screws
Lower section: corner blocks at top where top sits on "new"nails, nails on left and right sides are handmade irregular nails. some pegged construciton. Two odd columns flanking one large door constructed to look like two panels, panels are raised. mortise/tenon construction, there are four interior rounded peg hooks.Collection
Historic Charleston Foundation CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2005.008.Source or Donor
Katharine E. MayAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Mrs. Irinee duPont MayLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Desk, Slant-TopNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Desk, Drop-FrontNomenclature Primary Object Term
DeskNomenclature Sub-Class
Storage & Display FurnitureNomenclature Class
FurnitureNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsDimensions
Height
60 inDepth
23-1/2 inLength
39-1/8 inDimension Notes
Upper - see file (overall w:39.125")
Lower -H: 46.5", W:37.875", D:22.25', see file for other dimensions
Door- 37.5"x 28.25"
Panels-see file
columns-see fileLocation
Location
Building
Historic Charleston County Court House/Petigru LibraryCategory
PermanentDate
March 31, 2023Location
Building
Courthouse/Petigru LibraryCategory
PermanentDate
March 31, 2023Location
Building
Courthouse/Petigru LibraryCategory
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023Condition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
Overall good condition, llots of wear to feet, loss at tight column base, general cracks, paint spotsCreated By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
March 23, 2005Updated By
sferguson@historiccharleston.orgUpdate Date
April 5, 2023