Writing desk, n.d. [manuscript].

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Writing desk, n.d. [manuscript].

Portable desk, early 19th century, of Cabell family member, possibly Joseph C. Cabell. Contains three drawers (handles missing), four small compartments and two large ones. The original lining and writing surface have been replaced with machine embroidered black [silk?].

1 desk: wooden; 23 x 52 x 30 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7920706

University of Virginia. Library

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Cabell, Elsie,

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Cabell foundation, depositor.

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Cabell, Joseph C. (Joseph Carrington), 1778-1856

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Public official of Virginia and businessman. From the description of Joseph C. Cabell correspondence, 1853. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79452442 Legislator from Virginia. From the description of Joseph C. Cabell papers on the founding of the University of Virginia, 1810-1857. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71067601 Aided Jefferson in founding University of Virginia. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Warminster, to Thomas Je...