Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case
1830-1840
1937.1631
Wood, paint, gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Writing desk
Object name
Writing desk
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Wood (probably pine), textile, glass, silver
Dimensions
Overall: 4 3/8 x 11 x 7 in. ( 11.1 x 27.9 x 17.8 cm )
Description
Wood writing desk with silver inlaid mounts and hardwood veneer on exterior, and hinged lid; interior fitted with violet velvet writing surface with two metal-capped cubed glass jars and trough for pens.
Object Number
2154
Marks
engraved: on silver plaque on lid: "LBP"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.