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Traveling Desk of Benjamín Vicuña Mackenna

Traveling Desk (frontal view)
Traveling Desk (lateral view)

Mid-nineteenth century portable desk that belonged to leading Chilean politician, historian and writer Benjamín Vicuña Mackenna. Made of varnished mahogany, it measures 29.5 x 20 x 20 cm and has a handle, a drawer and places for inkwells and pens. 

Material or technique: Carved wood

Collection: Historical

Benjamín Vicuña Mackenna National Museum