Writing Cabinet (Escritorio)

late 18th–early 19th century

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Caption

Writing Cabinet (Escritorio), late 18th–early 19th century. Wood, leather, pigments, and iron fittings, 21 x 21 x 13 in. (53.3 x 53.3 x 33 cm) Dims with Lid open and front panel open: 28 1/2 x 21 x 28 in. (72.4 x 53.3 x 71.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 41.1275.167. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Writing Cabinet (Escritorio)

Date

late 18th–early 19th century

Geography

Place made: Cuzco region, Peru

Medium

Wood, leather, pigments, and iron fittings

Classification

Furnishing

Dimensions

21 x 21 x 13 in. (53.3 x 53.3 x 33 cm) Dims with Lid open and front panel open: 28 1/2 x 21 x 28 in. (72.4 x 53.3 x 71.1 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1941, Frank L. Babbott Fund

Accession Number

41.1275.167

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