Desk

Name/Title

Desk

Entry/Object ID

1962.A132.002 A,B

Description

Cherry desk in two sections. (A) Bottom section: has turned legs that support drop front writing section. Pull out end supports and one drawer w/keyhole in front. Cubby holes and drawer inside. (B) Top section: Has two (2) doors w/three (3) shelves inside. Turned wooden knobs. Three (3) keyholes in diamond-shaped inlays of ivory.

Use

Belonged to Eber Howe - 1st editor of "Painesville Telegraph" newspaper founder

Collection

Furniture

Made/Created

Date made

1822

Notes

Early Date: 1822 Made: Probably made in Painesville, Ohio

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Desk

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Storage & Display Furniture

Nomenclature Class

Furniture

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

77 in

Width

42-3/4 in

Depth

24-1/2 in

Material

Wood, Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent