Table, Used as a Writing Desk by Mark Twain, 1830-1860
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Artifact Overview
This table belonged to Mark Twain (1835-1910), American author and humorist whose real name was Samuel L. Clemens. The author wrote at this table during the later years of his life. Twain's daughter Clara gave it to Henry Ford, along with a portrait of her father.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Dropleaf table
Date Made
1830-1860
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Attributed to New York, New York
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
36.18.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Clara Clemens Gabrilowitsch.
Material
Mahogany (Wood)
Iron (Metal)
Technique
Woodcarving
Dimensions
Width: 38.25 in
Length: 50 in
Depth: 25 in
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