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Desk · America
Tambour Desk
John Seymour, American (born England), 1738–1816 · America · 1804–10
Medium
Mahogany, satinwood, rosewood, pine, possibly cedar, and other woods, with brass hardware and replaced velvet
Dimensions
48 1/4 x 37 5/8 x 21 1/2 in. (122.6 x 95.6 x 54.6 cm)
Accession
48:2005a,b
Credit line
Funds given by Florence K. Imse in memory of Robert R. Imse, and Museum Shop Fund
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