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Desk and Bookcase, Maker, attributed to: Isaac Fitch (American, 1734–1791), ca. 1769, Mahogany; eastern white pine; lowest b…
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Lebanon

Desk and Bookcase

Maker, attributed to: Isaac Fitch (American, 1734–1791) · Lebanon · ca. 1769

Medium
Mahogany; eastern white pine; lowest backboard, chestnut; drawer fronts on desk interior, Spanish cedar (Cedrela odorata); bookcase: mahogany; top, bottom, red oak; backboards, shelves, added top, American black cherry
Dimensions
78 x 40.5 x 19.9 in. (198.1 x 102.9 x 50.6 cm)
Accession
1955.50.1
Credit line
Gift of Miss Maria Trumbull Dana
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