Desk

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Desk

Entry/Object ID

GHS 2387

Description

Late Federal mahogany desk. Top drawer drops down to reveal writing surface of green wool. Five drawers on both right and left with one long center drawer and two short drawers. Lead ink-well on right . Replaced brasses, bail handle with wing back plate. Three lower drawers with blind dovetails. Three-piece backboard with cross supports. Flat reeded pilasters. Turned legs.

Made/Created

Date made

1810 - 1830

Place

* Untyped Place

USA

Notes

Creation Date: 1810-1830

Dimensions

Height

43-1/2 in

Width

43-1/2 in

Depth

21-1/2 in

Material

Walnut, maple

Provenance

Notes

According to GHS True Accession Book, "Mahogany desk, little drawers inside of desk made of maple. Presented by Miss Sarah Moore, niece of the _______(?)"