Desk, 1840-1880
THF306883 / Desk, 1840-1880
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Artifact Overview
This desk was typical of the kind used in American public buildings in the middle of the 19th century. It might have been used by ticket agents in a railroad station like the rural Smiths Creek, Michigan, depot now in Greenfield Village. The desk resides in the clerk's office where staff likely counted out cash and receipts and performed other important tasks.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Desk
Date Made
1840-1880
Location
at Greenfield Village in Smith's Creek Depot
Object ID
00.1625.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Walnut (Wood)
Steel (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 32.5 in
Width: 74.5 in
Length: 37 in
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