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Portable Desks

Terms
  • Portable Desks
  • Silk Fiber
  • Mother-Of-Pearl
  • Mahogany
Dimensions15.24 × 27.3 × 22.86 cm (6 × 10 3/4 × 9 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Swaim
Object numberF2043
DescriptionMahogany box with mother-of-pearl inlay on cover, silk. Lid opens on two rear hinges to reveal blue watered silk lining and fitted tray with multiple compartments. Tray lifts out, and desk can be unfolded on two front hinges. Key stored in fitted tray.

Object number: F1012
1700s
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1810-1815
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Symonds shop tradition (attributed)
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Chest of Drawers
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Object number: 2008.31.1
ca. 1818