In the collection ofYale University Art Gallery

Desk and Bookcase

J. and J. W. Meeks

In the collection of Yale University Art Gallery

Desk and Bookcase, J. and J. W. Meeks, ca. 1836–1850, American black walnut, walnut veneer; inside of bookcase, much of desk…
Maker
J. and J. W. Meeks
Date
ca. 1836–1850
Medium
American black walnut, walnut veneer; inside of bookcase, much of desk interior, satinwood (Cholroxlyon spp.), probably C. swietenia, Ceylon satinwood, veneer; pulls on cylinder and desk interior drawers, probably rosewood; writing surface, sliding covers of wells, mahogany; yellow poplar; eastern white pine
Dimensions
92.6 x 53.4 x 24.1 in. (235.1 x 135.6 x 61.1 cm)
Origin
New York
Museum
Yale University Art Gallery
Accession
1971.70
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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