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RISDM 35-268.tif
  • RISDM 35-268.tif

Unknown Maker, American

Desk and Bookcase
Now On View

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, American

Culture

American

Title

Desk and Bookcase

Year

ca.1790-1820

Medium

  • mahogany,
  • pine,
  • chestnut mahogany and maple veneer

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Mahogany,
  • pine,
  • chestnut mahogany and maple veneer

Materials

pine, chestnut, mahogany, maple veneer, mahogany veneer

Geography

Place Made: Boston; Place Made: Massachusetts

Dimensions

194.3 x 92.7 cm (76 1/2 x 36 1/2 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Bequest of Jonathan Edwards Harlow in memory of Ella Hodges Harlow

Object Number

35.268

Type

  • Furniture

Projects & Publications

Publications

Pub_ID 491 American Furniture in Pendleton House v_01.jpg
  • Books

American Furniture In Pendleton House

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Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Charles Pendleton House
Jan 02, 2015
Focus on Form
American Furniture from the Museum's Collection
Apr 01, 1998 – May 21, 2000
Transformations of the Court Style
Gothic Art in Europe 1270-1330
Feb 02, 1977 – Feb 27, 1977

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, American
Desk and Bookcase, ca.1790-1820
Mahogany, pine, chestnut mahogany and maple veneer
194.3 x 92.7 cm (76 1/2 x 36 1/2 inches)
Bequest of Jonathan Edwards Harlow in memory of Ella Hodges Harlow 35.268

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