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Chautauqua Combination Drawing Board and Writing Desk

Chautauqua Combination Drawing Board and Writing Desk

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Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
art desk
Object Type
educational toys
date made
1895
Physical Description
hinged (lid connector/connecting technique)
black (lid color)
painted (lid production method/technique)
wood; oak (overall material)
paper (scroll material)
metal (swivel mechanism material)
Measurements
closed: 61.5 cm x 56.25 cm x 7 cm; 24 7/32 in x 22 5/32 in x 2 3/4 in
open: 47.5 cm x 56.25 cm x 7 in; 18 11/16 in x 22 5/32 in x 17.78 cm
ID Number
2014.0244.370
accession number
2014.0244
catalog number
2014.0244.370
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Richard Lodish American School Collection
subject
Education
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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