William Geiger lap desk

Content Description

Portable lap desk from the Hawaiian Islands, made from native Hawaiian woods with brass decor and rims of brass. Writing pad with blue felt. Closed: 19 1/4" by 10 3/4". Open: 22 3/8" by 19 1/4". 7 1/2" high with handles on the ends for carrying. Two compartments for papers, 17 3/4" by 9 5/8" and 17 3/4" by 6" (with a lock). At the top there are compartments, three 2" by 2" by 2 1/4", one 2" by 2" by 7 5/8", and one drawer. There is a secret compartment behind a removable panel and three small drawers. Used in Forest Grove, Oregon. Belonged to Dr. William Geiger (1816-1901). Inside the secret compartment were 36 receipts from Geiger that are now stored in the Pacific University Archives.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No