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Desk and bookcase, 1700–1730, American black cherry; yellow poplar; drawer fronts in desk interior, feet, eastern red cedar;…
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Connecticut

Desk and bookcase

Maker unknown · Connecticut · 1700–1730

Medium
American black cherry; yellow poplar; drawer fronts in desk interior, feet, eastern red cedar; replaced moldings, walnut
Dimensions
72 x 37.8 x 21.7 in. (182.9 x 96 x 55.1 cm)
Accession
1931.1233
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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