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This 19th century laptop is also known as a writing slope, or a lap desk! It became wildly popular in …
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This 19th century laptop is also known as a writing slope, or a lap desk! It became wildly popular in the 19th century because a "laptop" provided an expansive flat writing surface that folded up neatly into a relatively compact box, as well as storage for ink wells, sand wells, pens, and quills. This enabled their owners to do their writing on the go. Inside there is storage for notes and research, and a flat surface made of leather for writing. Instead of having a password to this laptop, there is a more traditional way of keeping it locked, it has its original key lock hardware. It is fascinating seeing the beginning works of what we currently call a laptop. Although they didn't know it back then, it would lead to something more. This piece carries a lot of history with it. It is a great collectable, and for artists looking for a drawing surface on the go.
Dimensions: 16"W x 6"H x 9.75"D
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- Dimensions
- 16ʺW × 9.75ʺD × 6ʺH
- Styles
- Victorian
- Table Knee Clearance
- 1.0 in
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leather
- Mahogany
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- In great condition. The back left corner sticks up a bit, but no other issues In great condition. The back left corner sticks up a bit, but no other issues less
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