Portable desk made of mahogany with bound brass corners, attached brass handles on each side and brass plaque on top (See Inscriptions). Mahogany re-purposed from the window seats of the Hancock House, Boston, MA, which was torn down in 1863. Escutcheon lock with key.
Date:
Late 19th Century
Maker:
unknown
Material:
mahogany (wood), brass (alloy)
GUSN:
322696
Accession Number:
2016.97.1