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Secretary, 1755–95, Walnut, yellow poplar (bookcase); mahogany, eastern white pine (desk)
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Pennsylvania

Secretary

Maker unknown · Pennsylvania · 1755–95

Medium
Walnut, yellow poplar (bookcase); mahogany, eastern white pine (desk)
Dimensions
107 x 43.1 x 23 in. (271.8 x 109.5 x 58.4 cm)
Accession
1950.699
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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