Portable writing desk, probably Portsmouth, ca. 1840
Entry/Object ID
750
Description
Wooden writing desk for travel or lap, with brass handles and drawer on left side. Made from wood reclaimed during remodeling of North Church, Portsmouth
Acquisition
Accession
750
Source or Donor
North Church of Portsmouth
Acquisition Method
Loan
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1840
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
UDF21: Engraved plate on top, outside of desk: “This desk was made from part of the North Church built in 1713 and remodeled 1837 and dedicated by the Pastor Rev’d Edward Holt, January 31st, 1838.”
Dimensions
Height
7-15/16 in
Width
19 in
Depth
10-3/4 in
Material
Wood
Provenance
Notes
Said to have been made from wood from the pulpit of North Church, Portsmouth, that was taken down in 1838,
