Unusual design and jewelry compartment under top lid, lid and compartment open from the back forward to reveal the writing slope with pencil and ink compartments. Slope opens to stationery storage below. Ivory, mother-of-pearl, silver and woods of varying colors are used. The case is rosewood, 13” x 9” x 5”
Item — Object: 86
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: 13” x 9” x 5”
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