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A Victorian Papier-Mache Lap Desk and Letter Box

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A Victorian Papier-Mache Lap Desk and Letter Box

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A Victorian Papier-Mache Lap Desk and Letter Box
19th Century
together with a wood writing box.
Larger papier-mache example: height 3 1/4 x width 11 1/4 x depth 9 1/4 inches.
Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

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A Victorian Papier-Mache Lap Desk and Letter Box

Name: A Victorian Papier-Mache Lap Desk and Letter Box
SKU: 119999208
Price: 175 USD
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