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Desk and Bookcase, J. and J. W. Meeks, ca. 1836–1850, American black walnut, walnut veneer; inside of bookcase, much of desk…
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Desk and Bookcase

J. and J. W. Meeks · New York · 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)
Accession
1971.70
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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