Identified Hathaway Writing Desk / SOLD

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Identified Hathaway Writing Desk – Inventory Number: IDE 091 / SOLD These soldiers’ essentials acted as a portable writing desk for the soldier on the march.  A series of nine wood slats secures with a rubberized cloth backing, these slats lock into a rigid writing surface by pivoting slat that locks under the brass brackets.  A nice bold patent date stamped into the wooden body: December 24, 1861.  The oilcloth material is separated in three places (does not affect display).   Verbal attribute from previous owner stated that piece had an early ink tag stating “An old collector note stated that: “this belonged to one of the Kelly brothers”, no more is known.  A wonderful example of this classic soldier essential.    Inventory Number: IDE 091 / SOLD

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Vintage wooden drafting tool case, open view.
A vintage Hathaway Writing Desk, marked “Identified Hathaway Writing Desk / SOLD,” features compartments and comes with a handwritten note: “Writing Desk carried by Emery in Civil War.”.
A handwritten note on a wooden surface reads, "Writing Desk used in Army in Civil War." Above it is a wooden ruler labeled "PAT. DEC. 26. 61." Product: Identified Hathaway Writing Desk / SOLD.
Close-up of the Identified Hathaway Writing Desk, showing a small wooden strip attached with a brass screw and featuring the faded engraved text "Patd Dec 2. 1861.
The Identified Hathaway Writing Desk, featuring a metal compartment and a note stating "Writing Desk carried in Army in Civil War," is displayed against a white background.
Close-up of horizontal wooden slats on the Identified Hathaway Writing Desk / SOLD, featuring a narrow strip attached by a single brass screw; visible wood grain and subtle color variations.
A vintage black leather tool roll with a metal case, displayed open on white, is shown alongside the Identified Hathaway Writing Desk / SOLD.

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