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Gentleman's secretary, 1790–1815, Mahogany, mahogany veneer, a burl veneer, light- and dark-wood inlays; eastern white pine;…
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Salem

Gentleman's secretary

Maker unknown · Salem · 1790–1815

Medium
Mahogany, mahogany veneer, a burl veneer, light- and dark-wood inlays; eastern white pine; some drawer runners, replaced, yellow poplar
Dimensions
90.3 x 66.7 x 20 in. (229.3 x 169.4 x 50.7 cm)
Accession
1930.2016
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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