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Desk, 1760–90, Mahogany; eastern white pine; lopers, soft maple, with stop pins, probably replacements, of hickory

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Desk · Boston

Desk

Maker unknown · Boston · 1760–90

Medium: Mahogany; eastern white pine; lopers, soft maple, with stop pins, probably replacements, of hickory
Dimensions: 43 x 44 x 23 in. (109.3 x 111.8 x 58.4 cm)
Accession: 1930.2158
Credit line: Mabel Brady Garvan Collection

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