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Image of Maple desk top made by Henry Van Asselt, ca. 1860
1993.76.1
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Maple desk top made by Henry Van Asselt, ca. 1860

European American settlers in the Puget Sound region made whatever household goods they couldn’t bring with them. Henry Van Asselt, one of the earliest homesteaders, was a talented carpenter. He made this desktop for early settler Thomas Mercer.
ID Number: 1993.76.1
Date: Circa 1860
Physical Description: 1 Desk; maple wood, fir, varnish; 34 in.H x 29.25 in.W x 12 in.D
Place Made: United States of America, WASHINGTON, Seattle
Credit: MOHAI, 1993.76.1. Gift of Mr. Lawrence Mercer Jenner
Subjects: European American Settlement, Washington Territory, Furniture, Home and Family

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