Desk
Manufacturer / Maker
unidentified
Dateca. 1750
Mediumwood, iron
ClassificationsFurnishings
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the Albuquerque Museum Foundation from the Lucia v.B. Batten Estate
Object numberPC2015.26.66.2
DescriptionThis trestle table was produced in the 18th century to support a vargueño portable desk. The vargueño was particularly popular during the colonial era of Spain’s history, designed as a traveling writing desk—an especially useful item for settlers and politicians. The table is made primarily of wood, featuring two iron supports that extend downward from the tabletop to connect with the legs. The legs themselves are carved into delicate, decorative forms.On View
Not on view
ca. 1928
