Secretary Desk

Datec. 1840

Mediummahogany, pine, and oak with glass, metal, and leather

Dimensions79 x 38 x 20 inches (200.7 x 96.5 x 50.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1978

Object number61.900.57

ClassificationsFurniture

DescriptionMahogany primary wood; pine and oak secondary woods; painted green color; rectangular shaped flat top; four interior bookcase shelves; two hinged doors; glass fronts with geometric gold colored metal design; rectangular shaped drop front; leather covered writing surface; seven interior compartments; center compartment has hinged door with marquetry design; six compartments with arched beading; six drawers with mahogany crotched-veneer; three drawers on lower section; pine fronts; floral garlands painted design; bracket feet.

ProvenanceProbably W.H. Stark [1851-1936] and Miriam Lutcher Stark [Mrs. W.H. Stark, 1859-1936]; by inheritance to their son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; gifted December 18, 1978 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House

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