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In the collection ofYale University Art Gallery
Slant top desk, 1700–1875, Cherry, maple, yellow poplar
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New England

Slant top desk

Maker unknown · New England · 1700–1875

Medium
Cherry, maple, yellow poplar
Dimensions
39.6 x 32.6 x 19.6 in. (100.6 x 82.9 x 49.8 cm)
Accession
1930.2573
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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Art Institute of Chicago

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