Desk, Portable
- Object Name:
- Desk, Portable
- Object ID:
- 1985.042.01
- Date:
- 1850-1860
- Description:
- Lap desk, with family history of belonging to Josiah Goodwin (1799-1873) of Londonderry, NH. Rectangular box that opens on a slant, creating a slightly angled writing surface. Exterior painted brown with gold decoration. Interior reveals black velvet writing surface edged with mahogany, with storage space underneath. Two large interior compartments, including one in cover with hinged lids. Three compartments in front (two square compartments separated by one long one). Long central compartment has removable wooden cover. Smaller ones each contain a glass inkwell (1.25" square) with tin screw lid. Bottom of box is pine.
- Material:
- Wood
Velvet
Mahogany
Glass
Metal
Pine
Tin - Dimensions:
- H-8 W-11.5 D-3.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Said to have been owned originally by Josiah Goodwin (1799-1873) of Londonderry, NH. Descended through five generations, including Elgie R. Goodwin (1870-1917) to his son Elmer W. Goodwin, donor's spouse. Given in memory of Elmer W. Goodwin. Gift also included books, jackknives, shaving brush, and another lap desk, none of which were accessioned.
- Credit Line:
- Given in Memory of Elmer Wheeler Goodwin
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