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Writing desk belonging to Robert Burns
Writing desk belonging to Robert Burns
Writing desk belonging to Robert Burns
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Item no
21747
Title
Writing desk belonging to Robert Burns
Description
A writing desk, late 18th century, which belonged to Robert Burns and was used by him in Dumfries.
The desk has a lift top, on four legs with square feet, green felt on sloping lid and engraved plaque. Inside lid there are five drawers and six open compartments. One drawer underneath, opening from the right side, with a lock and brass handle.
Size
710 x 480 x 940mm
Location
Writers' Museum
The plaque on the top of the desk states "This desk belonged to and was long used by Robert Burns, the Aryshire poet."
You can see the desk on display at the Writer's Museum, Edinburgh.
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Burns' Objects and Images
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