Social History — 1766-1800

Desk, writing desk, writing slope

The desk was originally given to Fanny Burney (known as Madame d'Arblay after her marriage) by Queen Charlotte when she was lady in waiting, and is mentioned in her diary. The desk passed into the possession of Mrs Chappel, Fanny Burney's niece, from whom it was bought by the late donor's uncle the Rt. Hon. Frederick Levaton Harris P.C. for his collection of Fanny Burney relics at her old house Camilla Lacey, Burford Bridge.

Category:
Social History
Object ID:
39.168
Object name:
desk, writing desk, writing slope
Object type:

desk, writing desk, writing slope

Artist/Maker:
Knott, T
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Production date:
1766-1800
Material:

mahogany, metal

Measurements/duration:
H 140 mm, W (including handles) 310 mm, D (including hinge) 235 mm, WT 2428 g
Part of:
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On display:
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Record quality:
60%
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Owner Status & Credit:

Permanent collection
Presented by Lady Russell through the Art Fund.

Copyright holder:

digital image © London Museum

Image credit:
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Creative commons usage:
CC BY-NC 4.0
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Social History Hanoverian Georgian City of Westminster