Object 75
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Leather portable lap desk with stainless steel topped ink well, writing surface with blotter and small covered compartment; a file area inside the top cover; a postcard dated 1913 and a 1 cent stamp were found inside, 12” x 8” x 1 ¾”
Item — Object: 75
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: 12” x 8” x 1 ¾”