Skip to main content

Child's desk

NameDesk
Artist Artist Not Recorded
DateEarly to mid-20th century
(not assigned)Northwest, United States, North America
MediumWood, metal, mirror
Dimensions25 7/8 × 20 1/2 × 11 1/4 in. (65.7226 × 52.0701 × 28.5751 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Patricia M. Newman in memory of Judy M. Courtney, A.2018.28.3ab
Terms
  • value (economic concept)
Object numberA.2018.28.3ab
ProvenanceCollection of Patricia M. Newman, purchased from J. Compton Gallery, Wimberley, Texas, 2015; J. Compton Gallery purchased from an unidentified Taos shop, 2015.
DescriptionSmall-scale desk made from food crates with stamped markings.
Tramp art desk with electrified lamps
Artist Not Recorded
1930-1950
Table top desk
Artist Not Recorded
Ox bearing money bags
Artist Not Recorded
ca. 1950
Thread-spool child's rocking chair
Artist Not Recorded
20th century
Lobster lure
Artist Not Recorded
20th century
Tramp art comb box
Edward A. Olson Jr.
1988
Frame with hidden compartment
Artist Not Recorded
c. 1920
Matchstick box
Artist Not Recorded
1970s- 2000
DOLL
CA 1960, STAFF
DOLL
CA 1960, STAFF
Water bird
Artist Not Recorded