Object 70
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Light and dard wood inlay over the entire top and front surfaces; mother-of-pearl central circle; tooled leather writing surface; well-finished interior; ivory pull on lid to pencil compartment, 15 ⅞” x 9 ¼” x 4 ¾”
Item — Object: 70
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 ⅞” x 9 ¼” x 4 ¾”