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Lady's writing desk

Charles A. Baudouine (active 1829–1854)

about 1849–54

Object PlaceProbably Paris, France

Medium/TechniqueEbonized poplar (cottonwood or aspen), painted and stencilled, with velvet and gilded decoration

DimensionsOverall: 102.2 x 80.6 x 45.1 cm (40 1/4 x 31 3/4 x 17 3/4 in.)

Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds donated by the William N. Banks Foundation in memory of Laurie Crichton

Accession number1979.612

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ClassificationsFurniture

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Americas

InscriptionsStenciled label in link on left front drawer: "From C.A. Baudouine, / 335/ Broadway, New York" Paper label in ink glued to inside of wide drawer front: "34 / NP RS / HOM[?]" Paper label glued to outside of back: "BAUDOUINE'S / Fashionable Furniture & Upholstery / ESTABLISHMENT / 335 BROADWAY / NEW-YORK / [image of large buiilding identified as "335 / BAUDOUINE'S"] / Keeps constantly on hand the / Largest Assortment of Elegant Furniture / to be found in the United States"ProvenancePurchased by the Museum at Parke Bernet (PB84), New York, sale 714, Victorian International VII, October 24, 1979, lot 544 (Accession Date December 19, 1979)