Desk, Portable

Name/Title

Desk, Portable

Entry/Object ID

2000.120.017

Description

Portable, writing desk. Dark wooden case w/inlaid strips in lid. Medalllion inside decorated in gold design. Underside of lid has diagonel ribbons to hold notes. Recessed to hold stationary. Bottom of case holds two (2) ink bottles, pen tray. Hidden compartment has three (3) small drawers. May be #1970.010.002.

Collection

Communication

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1900

Notes

Date: 1850-1900

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Desk, Portable

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Height

6-1/2 in

Width

9-1/2 in

Length

15-3/4 in

Material

Wood, Metal, Cardboard, Cloth

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair