Furniture and woodwork
Desk and Bookcase
attributed to John Townsend (American, 1732–1809). c. 1780–95. "Plum pudding" mahogany, red cedar, chestnut, white pine, brass. Explore the catalogue record, image rights and documented connections from The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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BrassMaterial
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Source normalization checked 2026-10-21 · 2026-10-20.1
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