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In the collection ofYale University Art Gallery

Desk, 1780–1800, Maple (primary); chestnut (backboards, drawer linings, board under interior section); pine (bottom board, g…

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Desk · Providence

Desk

Maker unknown · Providence · 1780–1800

Medium: Maple (primary); chestnut (backboards, drawer linings, board under interior section); pine (bottom board, guides for lopers, blocks on feet, rear bracket feet)
Dimensions: 42.6 x 37.2 x 18 in. (108.3 x 94.6 x 45.7 cm)
Accession: 1936.12.2
Credit line: Yale University

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