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Portable Writing Desk, 1790–1815, Front, sides, top, back, tiger-maple veneer; top, yellow poplar; storage compartments, cle…
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Portable Writing Desk

Maker unknown · United States · 1790–1815

Medium
Front, sides, top, back, tiger-maple veneer; top, yellow poplar; storage compartments, cleats, veneer on edges of writing panels, soft maple; bottom, writing panels, red gum; sides, eastern white pine; keyhole surround, possibly rosewood
Dimensions
7.7 x 20 x 11.1 in. (19.6 x 50.8 x 28.2 cm)
Accession
1931.1271
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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