Desk
1960-1969 (made)
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Desk of varnished wood and plywood, mounted upon tubular metal legs (which are painted blue). Along the top of the desk is an indentation for pens and pencils, and a hole for an inkwell. The desk has a hinged top which opens to provide storage space.
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Materials and techniques | Wood, plywood and metal, painted. |
Brief description | Child's desk of varnished wood with plywood, mounted on blue-painted metal legs, Tri-Ang brand made in England 1960-69 |
Physical description | Desk of varnished wood and plywood, mounted upon tubular metal legs (which are painted blue). Along the top of the desk is an indentation for pens and pencils, and a hole for an inkwell. The desk has a hinged top which opens to provide storage space. |
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Production type | Mass produced |
Credit line | Given by Mrs Massey-Stewart |
Object history | The desk was used by the donor's children, Julia (b.1970) and Hamon (b.1972) but came to them via the older children of a neighbour. |
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Accession number | MISC.292-1982 |
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Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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