Small desks generally having a sloping surface for writing or for propping up books for reading; sometimes fitted with an inkwell or pounce box for sand. THORN2
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desk, portable
desks, gentlemen's portable
desks, portable
desks, portable writing
desks, table
desks, writing
gentlemen's portable desks
portable desks, gentlemen's
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writing desks (portable desks)
writing desks, portable
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