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American, New England

Desk, ca.1710-1740

Now On View

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

American

Title

Desk

Year

ca.1710-1740

Medium

Maple, pine, tulipwood

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • maple,
  • tulipwood,
  • pine

Dimensions

102.9 x 90.2 cm (40 1/2 x 35 1/2 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

In ink on side of drawer:Dighton Inscribed on back of bottom drawer:Durmon Cary

Place

New England

Type

  • Decorative Arts,
  • Furniture

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke

Object Number

20.631

Projects & Publications

Publications

American Furniture In Pendleton House

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Exhibition History

Exhibition History

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April 1, 1998 - May 21, 2000

18th and 19th-Century American Galleries

Charles Pendleton House

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