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Secretary, ca. 1780–90, Mahogany, tulipwood, harewood, boxwood, myrtle, holly, and ebony, on oak carcass; gilt bronze, marble

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Desk

Secretary

Maker unknown · ca. 1780–90

Medium: Mahogany, tulipwood, harewood, boxwood, myrtle, holly, and ebony, on oak carcass; gilt bronze, marble
Dimensions: Overall: 40 × 33 1/4 × 20 1/2 in. (101.6 × 84.5 × 52.1 cm)
Accession: 45.60.47
Credit line: Fletcher Fund, 1945
Culture: French

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