Lot 2165

AMERICAN FOLK ART INLAID AND PAINTED LAP / TRAVELING DESK

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AMERICAN FOLK ART INLAID AND PAINTED LAP / TRAVELING DESK

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Description

AMERICAN FOLK ART INLAID AND PAINTED LAP / TRAVELING DESK, lid featuring painted decoration of a 42-star flag, encompassed by stars and hearts, and with the name "JOSEPH T / WILSON", concealing a fitted interior, case with highly detailed inlaid patterns. Retains likely original surface with rich color. Possibly Virginia. Circa 1890. 5 3/4" H, 9" x 15".
Catalogue Note: The present lap desk possibly belonged to Joseph T. Wilson (1837-1891), who was born free in Norfolk, VA. Before rising to fame as a politician, and author, Joseph served in the African American 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War, being wounded in the Battle of Olustee, and honorably discharged. After the war Wilson was noted for writing in 1888 "The Black Phalanx", a book on African American military service predominately focusing on the Civil War.

Condition

Very good overall condition, scattered minor to moderate losses to the whole, lacking felt to underside of box, possible area of repair near flag, and with areas of expected usage wear.

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AMERICAN FOLK ART INLAID AND PAINTED LAP / TRAVELING DESK

Name: AMERICAN FOLK ART INLAID AND PAINTED LAP / TRAVELING DESK
SKU: 130636955
Price: 425 USD
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