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Object 23

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Contains 1 Result:

Leather covered case with multi-colored embossed designs, a high back with vertical slant, creating a writing surface of leather, a silk-lined top, tooled leather file dividers, a long drawer at the bottom, 15” x 13” x 9”

 Item — Object: 23
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: 15” x 13” x 9”