Contributed by Farmington Historical Society
Description
Desk with bookcase on top owned by Jacob Abbott and used when he was headmaster of the Abbott School. The desk then came into the possession of his son, Lyman Abbott. It was on display at the Farmington Public Library for many years. Now in the collection of the Farmington Historical Society.
Vintage 1830s.
About This Item
- Title: Jacob and Lyman Abbott's Desk, Farmington, ca. 1830
- Creation Date: circa 1830
- Subject Date: circa 1830
- Location: Farmington, Franklin County, ME
- Media: Wood, metal
- Dimensions: 200 cm x 108 cm x 52 cm
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Abbott Jacob, 1803-1879--Associated objects
- Abbott School (Farmington, Me.)--Equipment and supplies
- Abbott, Lyman, 1835-1922--Associated objects
- Authors--United States--Maine
- Desks--Maine--Farmington
- Furnishings
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Farmington Historical SocietyPO Box 575, Farmington, ME 04938
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