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Artist unidentified, “Lap desk,” Pennsylvania, 1825, Paint on wood, 12 × 16 3/4 × 12 in., Colle…
Lap desk
Artist unidentified, “Lap desk,” Pennsylvania, 1825, Paint on wood, 12 × 16 3/4 × 12 in., Colle…
Artist unidentified, “Lap desk,” Pennsylvania, 1825, Paint on wood, 12 × 16 3/4 × 12 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Bequest of Samuel L. Meulendyke, 1986.5.3. Photo by John Parnell.
Record Details

Lap desk

Artist
Probably createdPennsylvania, United States
Date1825
MediumPaint on wood
Dimensions12 × 16 3/4 × 12"
Credit LineBequest of Samuel L. Meulendyke
Accession number1986.5.3
ClassificationFurniture/Furnishings
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
On View
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