Collection Highlights
Minaret Turkish Cigarettes
Date:
Object Number:
PR.031.111.AMER.MIN
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Writing desk
Object Number:
2154
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood (probably pine), textile, glass, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 11 x 7 in. ( 11.1 x 27.9 x 17.8 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on silver plaque on lid: "LBP"
Description:
Wood writing desk with silver inlaid mounts and hardwood veneer on exterior, and hinged lid; interior fitted with violet velvet writing surface with two metal-capped cubed glass jars and trough for pens.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
