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Slant-front desk |
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Object numberRIF3095 |
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MakerMaker Unknown |
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Dimensions41 1/2 × 36 × 19 1/4 in. (105.41 × 91.44 × 48.895 cm) |
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Date176090 |
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Current locationUnknown |
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GeographyMade in Rhode Island(view a map of Rhode Island) |
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MediumMahogany |
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MarksUnknown |
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Inscriptions"The history of the desk so far as known. It was sold by the authorities from a deceased English Family in 1795 Bought by Darius White taken to Auburn in 1858 became the property of Cornelius White in 1878 it has been removed to Wilbraham Mass by the above. C. White," written on a paper label glued to one drawer in central prospect section |
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ProvenanceBy descent in an English family, prior to 1795; sold by legal authorities to Darius White, Auburn, Massachusetts, 1795; by descent to Cornelius White, Wilbraham, Massachusetts, 1878. Sotheby's, New York, January 30 and February 2, 1991, lot 1486 |
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Associated namesSotheby'sDarius White Cornelius White |
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ConstructionAccording to the Sotheby's auction catalogue, the feet are replaced. |
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BibliographySotheby's, New York, Important Americana, sale cat. (January 30 and February 2, 1991), lot 1486, ill. |