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Desk (Tambour desk)
John and Thomas Seymour, Thomas Wightman
1797-1804
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
John and Thomas Seymour (Maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Mahogany veneer
- Satinwood
- Maple
- Walnut
- Cherry
- Pine, Eastern white
Museum Object Number
1957.0570
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0570
Object Name
Desk (Tambour desk)
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
John and Thomas Seymour (Maker); Thomas Wightman (Carver)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Date
1797-1804
Materials
- Mahogany
- Mahogany veneer
- Satinwood
- Maple
- Walnut
- Cherry
- Pine, Eastern white
Dimensions (inches)
47 (H) x 37.5 (W) x 19.5 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
119.38 (H) x 95.25 (W) x 49.53 (D)
Measurement Notes
OH at top left corner; OW at top of upper case; OD at top of lower case, closed. H (writing surface) 30.25 in. (76.7 cm); W (top of lower case) 37.375 in. (94.8 cm); W (feet) 35.875 in. (91 cm); D (top of upper case) 11 in. (27.8 cm); D (lower case, open) 28.25 in. (71.6 cm); D (feet) 18.5 in. (46.9 cm). Old measurements with bookcase: OH 75.25 in.