Secretary Desk, circa 1870
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Secretary desks are offices and work spaces. They provide a writing surface, storage space and book shelves. But some are much more -- they are symbols of the owner's education, wealth and social status. James Latta -- a Harvard graduate, successful businessman and special commissioner to the 1873 Vienna Exposition -- had this imposing piece of furniture made for his home in Washington, D.C.
Secretary desks are offices and work spaces. They provide a writing surface, storage space and book shelves. But some are much more -- they are symbols of the owner's education, wealth and social status. James Latta -- a Harvard graduate, successful businessman and special commissioner to the 1873 Vienna Exposition -- had this imposing piece of furniture made for his home in Washington, D.C.
Artifact
Cylinder desk and bookcase
Date Made
circa 1870
Place of Creation
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
68.78.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Benjamin S. Warren, Jr.
Material
Maple (Wood)
Walnut (Wood)
Color
Brown
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 118.5 in
Width: 32 in
Length: 81 in
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