Desk - Portable Writing - Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand

Object detail

Accession number

1966.583

Description

Portable writing desk, brass bound, possibly teak. Hinged, opens to reveal black leather angled writing surface with gilded designs. Writing surface lifts up to reveal storage underneath. Wooden slots at top of desk for storing writing implements. Drawer on left hand side of exterior. Handles on either side of the desk have been lost.

Marks

Presented to / The Rev.d A.M. Beattie A.M. / by / the Sabbath Scholars of the / Sunday F.C. Station / June 1868 Engraved

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood/Teak

Collection

Furniture and Furnishings collection

Credit Line

Desk - Portable Writing, 1966.583. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Desk Desk, Writing Furnishings Furniture Storage & Display Furniture

Collection type

Social History Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Furniture Cabinetry Drawer Table Chest of drawers Product Rectangle Wood Wood stain Tableware

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Desk - Portable Writing