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Desk, 1740–60, American black walnut; eastern white pine; light and dark-wood inlays, including (possibly) a maple burl, whi…
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Desk · New England

Desk

Maker unknown · New England · 1740–60

Medium
American black walnut; eastern white pine; light and dark-wood inlays, including (possibly) a maple burl, white oak, and walnut, and a light-colored diffuse porous fine textured hardwood; spring lock, hickory.
Dimensions
39.3 x 40.2 x 18.4 in. (99.9 x 102.1 x 46.8 cm)
Accession
1930.2634
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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