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Fall-Front Desk
English
about 1700
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Rosewood veneer on pine carcass with walnut inlay; oak drawer linings
Dimensions
101 cm (39 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. William Perry Dudley
Accession Number23.163
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsFurniture
Furniture – Case furniture and boxes
Furniture – Case furniture and boxes
DescriptionWalnut with mahogany banding. Drawer fronts veneered, four drawers below, upper face drops forming writing shelf. Drawers and compartments in upper part. Ball feet. One old brass, others modern. With key.
Provenance1919, William Perry Dudley; 1923, gift of Mr. William Perry Dudley to the MFA.