Object 85
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Arts & Crafts style oak lap desk with flat top above the slant lid which is decorated with two large bronze-toned hinges with decorated with two large bronze-toned hinges with delicate detail an unusual lock is on the right vertical side of the top of the lid. Storage is under the flat top, 12” x 10 ¼” x 1 ¾”
Item — Object: 85
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 10 ¼” x 1 ¾”