Object 8
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Sloped and flat lids with leather and gold designs on the sloped surface; leather also under the sloped lid and gold edging. The pen and ink compartments are beneath the flat top and have storage below, 16 ½” x 12” x 1 ¾” – 3”
Item — Object: 8
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: 16 ½” x 12” x 1 ¾” – 3”