Alma Family Portable Desk- c.1800

Description
Sponsors
1812 History
Department of Canadian Heritage This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.
Media Type
Object
Description
This portable desk features rosewood veneer on a walnut frame. There are also silver plate handles to aid in the portability. The desk features marquetry inside an oval on the top of the hinged lid as well as a space for writing utensils in the bottom of the box. The desk was brought from Ireland by the Alma Family.
Date of Original
c. 1800
Dimensions
Width: 16.5 cm
Height: 16 cm
Length: 30.7 cm
Subject(s)
Desks
War of 1812
War of 1812- Domestic Life
Local identifier
970.592
Geographic Coverage
Recommended Citation
Image courtesy of the Niagara Historical Society & Museum
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