Object Record
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Metadata
Accession # |
1976.007.001 |
Object Name |
Desk, Partner's |
Place of Origin |
Pleasant Hill/Mercer Co/KY |
Found |
Allen Sale, Bardstown, KY |
Description |
Predominately cherry. Built as partner's desk, accessible from two sides. The rectangular top is composed of two hinged lids, fastened in to a center board. The center board is held to the base at either end by two square-cut nails. The hinged lids lock on either side. Table top with case of drawers at one side, with end panel. Case contains two drawers - two pull out from one side, two from the other. A tab is dove-tailed into each long rail, probably for sewing accessories to be attached. Fancy leg turnings. Case corners chamfered. A double bulb-shaped footrest connects two stretchers. |
Material |
cherry/poplar |
People |
Allen, Myrtle Mathews Pennebaker, William F. Southerland, Letcher Mathews |