Desk and Bookcase

possibly David Poignand, American (born England), 1759–1830 · America · 1788

Medium

Mahogany, satinwood, holly, ebony and other wood inlays, pine, brass, ivory, mirrored glass, and gilding

Dimensions

(overall): 98 3/4 in. × 45 1/4 in. × 22 in. (250.8 × 114.9 × 55.9 cm) (a): 41 3/4 × 43 1/2 × 22 in. (106 × 110.5 × 55.9 cm) (b): 39 × 42 1/2 × 12 3/4 in. (99.1 × 108 × 32.4 cm) (c): 18 × 45 1/4 × 14 3/4 in. (45.7 × 114.9 × 37.5 cm)

Accession

28:1936a-c

Credit line

Bequest of Nellie V. Plant in memory of her husband, Frederick S. Plant, the great grandson of David Poignand