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This veneered box opens up to provide a sloping surface on which to write, together with compartments for paper, pens and ink. It was made in around 1890 by James Burgess.

Mahogany veneered box desk made by James Burgess of Edinburgh, c. 1890

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• Online ID: 000-100-104-720-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1995.223
• Date: Around 1890
  c. 1890
  
• Material: Veneered mahogany
  Desk, box
  
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• What: Desk, box
  
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• Who: James Burgess, Edinburgh (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
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