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Accession # |
1954.17.13 |
Item Name |
Desk Davenport |
Description |
Free-standing wooden desk (.01) with a leather-covered slant-top writing surface that lifts to reveal interior storage. On the left side is a cupboard that opens to a space equipped for shelves. The right side has four drawers (.02 - .05) of equal size. The low ornamental back fits onto the desk with wooden pegs. Hinged ink well with removable ink well storage (.06). Desk is on casters. See markings for inscription. |
Date |
1880 EQUALS |
Provenance |
This davenport belonged to the father of the donor. The desk therefore originally belonged to C.K. Clarke M.D. who recieved the desk as a gift from the officers and employees of the Asylum in Toronto when he retired from his work there in 1880. Dr. C.K. Clarke M.D. was the son of the late Col. Charles Clarke of Elora. Davenports first appeared in England in the late 18th century. In 1833 the davenport was described as being a "drawing room writing cabinets for ladies. |
Person \ Organization |
Asylum For the Insane Clarke |
Place |
Toronto Elora |
Year Range from |
1880 |
Year Range to |
1880 |