Slant-top Desk

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1770-1810

GUSN

GUSN-42733

Description

Four graduated drawers with inlaid fan corners; dull bracket feet; inlaid top; two-tiered interior with shell-carved door, pilasters.

Details

Descriptive Terms

slant-front desks
desks
inlay (process)
mahogany (wood)
maple (wood)
pine (wood)
veneering
Chippendale
Desk, Slant-top

Inscription

In pencil on drawer sides

Additional Identification Number

55.1919

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

40 3/4 x 35 x 20 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Grace Gordon Latimer

Accession Number

1952.459

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