Child's Rolltop Desk, circa 1920
THF165700 / Child's Rolltop Desk, circa 1920
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Rolltop desk
Date Made
circa 1920
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2016.9.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of Reynold and Florence Sjostedt.
Material
Oak (Wood)
Brass (Alloy)
Technique
Machine-made
Dimensions
Height: 36 in
Width: 29.75 in
Length: 17.5 in
Inscriptions
burned on back:
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SetChildren's Furniture
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Children's furniture reflects changes in childrearing. Early American families wanted their children to mature quickly and work as soon as possible. A more romantic view of childhood took hold in the 1800s; well-to-do parents saw their children as precious and molded them for a successful life. In 20th-century America, parents continued to focus on childhood play and development, accepting new materials and modern design in children's furniture.