Design for Desk Organizer with Quill Pen
1900â05
Classification
furniture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of The Lake St. Louis Historical Society
Accession Number
2000-69-1291
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegant world of turn-of-the-century American design with *Design for Desk Organizer with Pen* by A.N. Davenport Co., created between 1900 and 1905. This intriguing piece, classified as furniture and housed in the Smithsonian American Art's collection, showcases the company's expertise in crafting functional yet refined desk accessories. Gifted by The Lake St. Louis Historical Society it captures the practical artistry of an era when desks were hubs of productivity and personal expression. A.N. Co., a prominent Massachusetts-based metalworking firm, specialized in high-quality b...