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In the collection ofYale University Art Gallery
Lap desk, 1850–60, Varnished papier-mâché, lacquer, mother-of-pearl, velvet, brass
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Birmingham

Lap desk

Maker unknown · Birmingham · 1850–60

Medium
Varnished papier-mâché, lacquer, mother-of-pearl, velvet, brass
Dimensions
3.3 x 12.5 x 10.3 in. (8.3 x 31.8 x 26 cm)
Accession
2009.106.1
Credit line
Gift of Charles T. Clark
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