Portable desk

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Portable desk

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.558

Description

Slant-top desk or "Bible" box with raised panel with stepped molding at top of lid: which opens to reveal single narrow lidded compartment at top rear for pens; raised panels with moldings each side and front; steel hinges, lock and key; pine bottom; four disk feet.

Collection

Philipsburg Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1733 Date made: r. 1700 - 1733

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

PCR 5003
BOX 260

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

7-1/4 in

Width

14 in

Depth

12-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7 1/4 x 14 x 12 3/4 in. (18.4 x 35.6 x 32.4 cm)

Material

Pine, oak, Steel

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: One small piece of molding missing from left side.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

PM.65.559 - Box - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 21C