Rev. Robert Addison's Desk
Description
- Sponsors
This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.- Media Type
- Object
- Description
- This is a slant-top desk made of black walnut in a Hepplewhite design. The desk feature a row of pigeon holes and a drawer for writing materials as well as two side drawers in the frame. The desk belonged to Rev. Robert Addison, who was minister of St. Mark's Church during the War of 1812. The desk provides insight into the life of clergyman during wartime.
- Dimensions
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Width: 71.2
Height: 92.7
Length: 83.4
- Subject(s)
- Local identifier
- 970.565
- Geographic Coverage
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Ontario, Canada
Latitude: 43.25012 Longitude: -79.06627
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- Recommended Citation
- Image courtesy of the Niagara Historical Society & Museum
- Terms of Use
- Please contact the Niagara Historical Society & Museum for any reproductions of this image.
- Contact
- Niagara Historical Society MuseumEmail:contact@niagarahistorical.museum
Website:
Address:43 Castlereagh Street
P.O. Box 208
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
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