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Lady's writing desk

Lady's writing desk

(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
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsFurniture
Collections
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)
Desk
about 1876
Cabinet (one of a pair)
1875–1890
Cabinet, one of a pair
1875–1890
Tobacco-pouch; kagami netsuke; ojime; kanamono; inner plate with a demon carrying a temple bell; leather pipe-case
mid to late 19th century (before 1877)
Panel of joined pieces
19th century
Parlor cabinet
about 1870–90
Tray
from 1890–1910
Tray
from 1890–1910
Jar
from 1890–1910
Grecian couch
about 1820
Table lamp
1985
Windsor settee
about 1835–1845