Desk and bookcase
1765–85
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts
Medium/TechniqueMahogany, pine, gilt wood, brass
Dimensions241.3 x 106.0 x 62.9 cm (95 x 41 3/4 x 24 3/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Alice F. Sprague in memory of her mother Frances E. Cutler Sprague
Accession number29.4
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Not on viewClassificationsFurniture
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ProvenanceDescended in the Low family to Mrs. Foster Low of Boston; 1849, sold by Mrs. Foster Low to her neighbor, Micah Cutler (1797-1874) of Boston (1). The receipt reads "Boston Feb. 13, 1849 / Micah Cutler bought of Mary Low one old / English mahogany secretary or bookcase for ten dollars $10 / Received payment Mary Low". Descended through the Cutler family to Miss Alice F. Sprague (b. 1875) (2); 1929, Gift of Miss Alice F. Sprague in memory of her mother Frances E. Cutler Sprague (Accession Date: January 3, 1929)
1. 1842 Boston City directory lists Foster Low, carpenter, at 45 Pleasant Street and Micah Cutler, housewright, at 51 Pleasant Street. Foster Low died in 1847.
2. Micah Cutler's daughter, Frances (1842-1910) married Francis (Frank) W. Sprague (1842- 1930) and they had a daughter, Alice F. Sprague (b. 1875).
1. 1842 Boston City directory lists Foster Low, carpenter, at 45 Pleasant Street and Micah Cutler, housewright, at 51 Pleasant Street. Foster Low died in 1847.
2. Micah Cutler's daughter, Frances (1842-1910) married Francis (Frank) W. Sprague (1842- 1930) and they had a daughter, Alice F. Sprague (b. 1875).
about 1800-1815
probably late nineteenth century
about 1810
