School Desk, Used at the Shrine of the Little Flower Grade School, 1940-1949
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This type of desk became the standard for both public and private elementary schools after World War II. Students were responsible for supplying and organizing their school supplies, which were stored under the hinged desk top. These desks continued to be used in classrooms even after dip pens and ink bottles were replaced by cartridge pens and, eventually, ballpoint pens.
This type of desk became the standard for both public and private elementary schools after World War II. Students were responsible for supplying and organizing their school supplies, which were stored under the hinged desk top. These desks continued to be used in classrooms even after dip pens and ink bottles were replaced by cartridge pens and, eventually, ballpoint pens.
Artifact
School Desk
Date Made
1940-1949
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2014.57.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Sharon Godfrey.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Color
Brown
Tan (Color)
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 31.5 in
Width: 22 in
Length: 29 in
Inscriptions
Stamped on base of seat : WELFARE/ Patented July 27, 1924/ July 3, 1928
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