PSSR Accession Number: PSSR.11
Object Name
1. Hierarchical: Furnishings
2. Classification: Furniture
3. Object Term: Desk on Frame
Description: Flat-top desk section with slant front, opens to reveal central prospect door with convex cove detailing opening to reveal three small drawers (top with curve at lower front, the other two with small bras pulls), flanked by four vertical openings above two boldly shaped drawers, the desk's writing surface with a central sliding panel which, when pushed back, reveals a storage compartment the full dimensions of the desktop, the slant front resting on two pull-out supports; the frame with bold waist molding atop two full-width drawers (the upper drawer interior marked "J-113" in chalk) each drawer with poplar sides and back and pine bottom of multiple boards, above vigorously shaped skirt with large central pendant, the whole resting on four cabriole legs with pad feet.
Inscription (yes or no): no
If yes, transcribe directly: --
Date of Manufacture: circa 1750
Company or Place of Manufacture: Delaware Valley
Materials: walnut, pine, poplar, cedar, brass
Overall dimensions in inches
1. height: 40 1/2"
2. width: 33 1/4"
3. depth: 21 1/2"
