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Gentleman’s secretary, Nehemiah Adams, 1800–1810, Mahogany, mahogany veneer, satinwood with white pine
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Desk · Salem

Gentleman’s secretary

Nehemiah Adams · Salem · 1800–1810

Medium
Mahogany, mahogany veneer, satinwood with white pine
Dimensions
96 x 68 x 18 in. (243.8 x 172.7 x 45.7 cm)
Accession
1971.9
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, Bequest of Ethel Yocum, Bequest of Charlotte E. Hoadley, and Rogers Fund, by exchange, 1971
Culture
American

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