Solid Walnut with unusual slope catch and a unique secret drawer on the side of the pencil compartment with an unusual locking mechanism; brass banding, three on each corner; heavy brass handles, a bottom slid-out drawer; a brass riser mechanisms to enable it to be used as a reading stand or lectern, 17 ¾” x 10” x 6 ¼”
Item — Object: 50
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This is a collection of antique writing desks. Lap desks featured a writing surface, compartments for pens, ink, sand or blotting paper, and storage for stationery and documents. Made of hardwoods like mahogany or walnut, these desks are very sturdy.
George Newton donated this collection.
Dates
- Other: 17 ¾” x 10” x 6 ¼”
Extent
From the Collection: 86 Volumes (86 lap desks)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection Repository
Contact:
Edith Garland Dupré Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 East St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette LA 70503 United States
337-482-6031
speccoll@louisiana.edu
Edith Garland Dupré Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 East St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette LA 70503 United States
337-482-6031
speccoll@louisiana.edu