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Desk, Writing

Description

French Sheraton-style lady's writing table owned by Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte (1785-1879). Table features two drawers and a bottom shelf with a brass rail around the desk surface.

Creator

Date

1815

Materials

Mahogany, satinwood, brass

Dimensions

Tabletop: 6.5 H x 30 W x 20.5 D inches

Object ID

XX.5.97

Resource ID

5005

Notes

Bonaparte Collection

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles J. Bonaparte

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

This digital image is made available here for private study, scholarship, and research. Commercial and other uses are prohibited without the permission of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. For more information, visit the MCHC’s Reproductions and Permissions web page.