Bureau Desk, 1875-1885
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Artifact Overview
This stylish bureau includes a row of carved gothic arches, harkening back to the Middle Ages. Discreetly hidden behind one of the drawer fronts is a retractable writing desk. A green baize-covered writing surface conveniently flips open. The overall effect is an elegant, yet compact desk and storage unit that would have fit nicely into a fashionable middle-class bedroom or library.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bureau (Slant-front desk)
Date Made
1875-1885
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
88.211.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Maple (Wood)
Walnut (Wood)
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 64 in
Width: 20.25 in
Length: 36 in
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