Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Desk, Portable |
Catalog Number |
1971.012.00001 |
Description |
Lap desk with hinged lid, made of black lacquer and mother of pearl over wood; scalloped lid edge with inlaid floral pattern on the slanted desk lid; three small inner drawers; writing surface covered in blue felt. Two metal hinges and metal lock. |
Material |
Wood/Shell/Pearl/Fabric/Felt |
Dimensions |
H-7.5 L-10 inches |
Owned |
Addie Gaines |
Owner Regiment |
Chimborazo Hospital, Richmond, VA |
Provenance |
The black lacquer lap desk was brought through the blockade during the war. Henry B. Gaines purchased the desk for his wife, Addie Gaines. Henry B. Gaines was a Steward at Chimborazo Hospital in Richmond. The donor also gave an account book for Chimborazo Hospital that he used, as well as three wartimes letters written by Lt. Edward Varnier (Co. C, 9th Virginia Cavalry) to Henry or Addie Gaines . |
People |
Gaines, Henry B. Gaines, Addie |
Search Terms |
Chimborazo Hospital Richmond hospitals Richmond, Virginia |
Subjects |
Blockade running Blockades gifts hospitals Medical personnel women |