Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Writing desk
Object Number:
1939.528
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal, leather, gold plate, porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 15 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. ( 14.6 x 39.4 x 27.3 cm )
Marks:
impressed: in gold on leather on lid: "JAMES GORDON BENNET JUN [IOR]"
Description:
Wood writing desk covered in leather with hinged lid, inset brass handle and escutcheon on top (with ornamentation), and gold-plated hinges; leather interior with compartment in lid and two white porcelain plates fitted inside with hinged interior.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this writing desk belonged to James Gordon Bennet, Jr.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. David Kirschenbaum c/o Carnegie Bookshop, New York
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
