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A mahogany writing desk with a slanted fold over top lined in red leather, seven open-air compa…
Writing Desk
A mahogany writing desk with a slanted fold over top lined in red leather, seven open-air compa…
A mahogany writing desk with a slanted fold over top lined in red leather, seven open-air compartments across the top and two drawers beneath with four brass knobs.
Writing Desk, attributed to John Seymour, n. d., mahogany, leather, and brass, Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah, Georgia.

Writing Desk

Datec. 1820
MediumMahogany, leather, and brass
Dimensions39 1/4 × 36 1/4 × 30 inches (99.7 × 92.1 × 76.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Williams.
Object number1984.9
On View
On view
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThis early 19th century clerk's desk has a leather-covered, slanted writing surface. There are seven open compartments above two small drawers across the top and two deep drawers with four brass knobs beneath; Sheraton style turned and reeded legs over cylindrical feet.
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