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Roll-Top Desk

c. 1953

George Loughridge

Associated Names

George Loughridge

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden roll-top desk with intricate detailing on its legs and brass knobs on its drawers. The desk is positioned centrally, with its roll-top section open to display compartments inside. The desk has a writing surface that extends outward, with drawers visible on both sides underneath. It stands on four slender legs with decorative turning.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 22.7 cm (12 x 8 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 28 3/4" high; 35 5/8" wide; 22 7/8" deep
Accession Number

1943.8.7882

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64571511

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