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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)
Settee, Rococo-revival style
Settee, Rococo-revival style
Charles A. Baudouine
1850–55
Card table
Card table
Charles A. Baudouine
about 1850–55
Desk
Desk
A. Kimbel & J. Cabus
about 1876
Conservation Status: After Treatment
Cabinet (one of a pair)
1875–1890
Conservation Status: After Treatment
Cabinet, one of a pair
1875–1890
Restricted: For reference only
Cabinet
Herter Brothers
about 1880
Parlor cabinet
Parlor cabinet
about 1870–90
Conservation Status: After reupholstering
Armchair
Kilian Brothers
about 1870
Image Not Available for Jewelry cabinet
Jewelry cabinet
Herter Brothers
about 1870–90
Tray
Tray
from 1890–1910
Tray
Tray
from 1890–1910
Jar
Jar
from 1890–1910