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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.2001.007.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Cherry writing desk, front of the desk, 4.25" below the top, has piano hinges that allow the top to converts to a writing surface covered with green felt. When closed, the piece serves as a chest with four progressively larger drawers. Both sides have recessed panels and the chest is supported by four vase and ring-turned legs.
Provenance
Dr. Henry Carpenter
To - daughter, Sarah Carpenter Hubley
To - son, John A. Hubley
To - son, John A. Hubley, Jr.
To - spouse, Dorothy M. Graybill Hubley
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1840
Year Range To
1860
Last Owner
Carpenter, Henry
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
North Middle Bedchamber
Storage Wall
West Wall
People
Carpenter, Henry
Search Terms
Buchanan Collections
Desks
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Writing desks
Object Name
Desk, Writing
Material
Cherry
Height (cm)
92.71
Height (ft)
3.0416666667
Height (in)
36.5
Width (cm)
83.5025
Width (ft)
2.7395833333
Width (in)
32.875
Depth (cm)
38.735
Depth (ft)
1.2708333333
Depth (in)
15.25
Dimension Details
Dimensions with top closed
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-06-22
Condition Notes
Few cracks on surface of wood.
Object ID
W.2001.007.001
Notes
Desk belonged to Henry Carptenter, a personal physician of James Buchanan.
Accession Number
W.2001.007
Images
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