Slant-Front Desk and Bookcase, 1750-1780
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American businessmen and merchants in the mid-18th century used secretary desks as home offices. These large desks provide a writing surface, shelves for books and a storage space for papers -- perhaps even a secret drawer for important documents. Placed in a parlor or other public room, this secretary projected the owner's wealth and social status to visitors.
American businessmen and merchants in the mid-18th century used secretary desks as home offices. These large desks provide a writing surface, shelves for books and a storage space for papers -- perhaps even a secret drawer for important documents. Placed in a parlor or other public room, this secretary projected the owner's wealth and social status to visitors.
Artifact
Bureau-bookcase
Date Made
1750-1780
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
61.167.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Mahogany
Cedar
Glass (Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 100.5 in (Total Height)
Width: 46.75 in (top)
Length: 16 in (top)
Height: 56.5 in (top)
Width: 45.75 in (bottom)
Length: 25 in (bottom)
Height: 44 in (bottom)
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