An ornate silver desk with a matching chair, both adorned with intricate floral inlay and curved legs. The desk features drawers and a central mirror framed in elaborate silverwork.
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The Long Road Home, The Gorham Writing Table and Chair

Contributors

Elizabeth A. Williams
Curator of Decorative Arts and Design

by Elizabeth A. Williams

Publisher & Date

RISD Museum, 2014
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