Desk
- Object Name:
- Desk
- Object ID:
- 2008.050
- Creator:
- Smith & Company -- Furniture Maker
- Place of Origin:
- Boston, MA
- Date:
- 1879
- Description:
- Desk. Originally used in New Hampshire State Senate Chamber; used by Senator Philip C. Heald (1890-1957) of Wilton, NH, 1933-1941. Rectangular walnut case with paneled front and sides. Hinged slant top with leather blotter. Horizontal interior shelf. Cast brass lock and number "12" on front. Stamped in ink on underside of lid: "SMITH & CO / SUCCESSORS TO / STEPHEN SMITH & CO / MANUFACTURERS OF / Bank and Office Furniture / 51 & 53 CORNHILL. / BOSTON." in oval.
- Material:
- Wood
Walnut
Metal
Brass
Leather - Dimensions:
- H-37 W-29 D-23 inches
- Provenance:
- One of a set of 24 desks and chairs ordered by Gov. Benjamin F. Prescott in 1879 as part of the renovation of the NH State Senate Chamber, for enlargement from 12 to 24 members. This set replaced the furniture made by Porter Blanchard in 1819. Used by NH State Senator Philip C. Heald (1890-1957) of Wilton, NH, 1933-1941.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of the Heald Family
- People:
- Heald, Philip C. (1890-1957)
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