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Desk, ca. 1768, Courbaril and mahogany; eastern white pine
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Desk · Boston

Desk

Maker unknown · Boston · ca. 1768

Medium
Courbaril and mahogany; eastern white pine
Dimensions
44.3 x 44.9 x 22.2 in. (112.6 x 114.1 x 56.5 cm)
Accession
1930.2036
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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