Collection Highlights
Terms of Surrender
Date:
April 9, 1865
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Grant
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Writing desk
Object Number:
INV.8703
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Wood, brass, textile, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 12 x 9 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 30.5 x 24.1 cm )
Description:
Wood writing desk with brass cartouche and escutcheon; interior writing surface covered in velvet, and several compartments; base covered in leather.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
