Collection Highlights
"In relation to Foreign Nations." Draft of Federalist #64
Date:
ca. 1788
Object Number:
MSS.JohnJayPapers.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Writing desk
Object Number:
INV.8704
Date:
1840
Medium:
Wood (probably mahogany), brass, metal, felt, ivory, glass
Dimensions:
closed: 8 x 23 7/8 x 12 1/4 in. ( 20.3 x 60.6 x 31.1 cm )
open: 6 1/2 x 24 x 24 5/8 in. ( 16.5 x 61 x 62.5 cm )
Marks:
typed: on two slips of paper: "Camphor-wood inlaid desk used by Commodore John D. Sloat, U.S.N. on the Flagship Savannah 1846."
written: in black ink on piece of paper: "Travelling Desk of Commodore John D. Sloat, U.S.N., used by him on his flagship Sava
Description:
Wood writing desk edged and inlaid with brass, flush brass handles on sides, with shaped brass medallion on top; opens into writing surface with hinged surfaces, lined with purple velvet, fitted wood compartments with ivory pull on lid; glass bottle in one compartment.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
