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In the collection ofYale University Art Gallery
Desk-on-frame, 1770–1800, American black cherry; eastern white pine
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Desk · Simsbury

Desk-on-frame

Maker unknown · Simsbury · 1770–1800

Medium
American black cherry; eastern white pine
Dimensions
42.9 x 39.1 x 18.3 in. (108.9 x 99.3 x 46.5 cm)
Accession
1930.2546
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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