Object 38
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Rosewood lady’s lap desk with inlaid mother-of-pearl canter top and keyhole, there is inlaid silver stringing; separate flat top and slope opening; unusual pencil space and ink bottle, 11 ¾” x 9 ½” x 3 ½”
Item — Object: 38
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: 11 ¾” x 9 ½” x 3 ½”