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Writing desks

Scope note

Boxlike nests of drawers enclosed in the front by a flap that drops down to form a writing surface. For flat-top desks on long legs, generally taking the form of a table with one long drawer in the apron, use "writing tables."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300039427

Broader Terms used

desks

Narrower Terms used

escritoires

Equivalent Terms used

writing desk

Created

13yrs ago

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