New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Drop Front Desk

Manufacturer Dominique (French, early 20th Century)

Dateca. 1925

MediumEbonized wood | Leather

DimensionsOverall: 61 x 15 1/4 x 35 1/2 in. (154.9 x 38.7 x 90.2 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative arts

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number77.1033

Terms

Art Deco

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DescriptionBlack cabinet pinched in at each side centers. Open compartment at top outlined by reptile skin (lizzard). Fitted interior of pale birch behind the drop-down writing flap. Flap covered with maroon leather with gold tooled border. Three drawers and two open compartments to writing section. Two door cabinet below.