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Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object name |
Set, Desk |
Artist or maker |
unknown |
Date |
late 18th to early 19th century |
Place of origin |
unknown |
Materials and techniques |
silver plated copper and glass |
Physical description |
Sheffield plate silver desk set with multiple pieces. a-b: Silver desk tray with three circular holders on top. c-d: Sand shaker for writing set. Has a fluted base with a silver lid. e: Silver quill holder on a stand with a central column shaped quill rest. f-g: Inkwell with glass bottom and silver lid. |
Current exhibit |
Governing the Nation from Fraunces Tavern |
Catalogue number |
2022.03.001a-g |
Collection name |
Tools and Equipment |
Credit line |
Collection of Fraunces Tavern Museum |
Subjects and places |
United States early America |