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Image of Small writing box or desk, 1840-1860
1963.3059.1
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Small writing box or desk, 1840-1860

This portable desk which flips open to provide a flat writing surface and includes drawer compartments, belonged to John Bell, an early Seattle settler.
ID Number: 1963.3059.1
Date: 1840-1860
Physical Description: 1 Desk, Portable; mahogany, oak, pine, cedar, brass, baize, varnish finish; 7 in.H x 15.75 in.W x 9.5 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 1963.3059.1
Subjects: Washington Territory, European American Settlement, Furniture

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