A BROWN-PAINTED AND GILT-STENCILLED LAP DESK

SIGNED JOSIAH FOSTER, LISBON, CONNECTICUT, CIRCA 1825

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A BROWN-PAINTED AND GILT-STENCILLED LAP DESK
Signed Josiah Foster, Lisbon, Connecticut, circa 1825
The rectangular hinged top with gilt-stencilled fruit and foliage above a conforming case with the inscription "Josiah. Foster" enclosing a compartmented interior with slant lid writing surface, covered in gilt-stencilled foliage throughout
7in. high, 20in. wide, 10in. deep
Provenance
Family of Mrs. L.T. Childs (Foster's grandaughter)
Present owner

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