School Desk, Islesboro, ca. 1910

Contributed by Islesboro Historical Society

School Desk, Islesboro, ca. 1910

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Description

This school desk is made of wood and metal and was used in the Islesboro High School (1906-1954). Its hinged lid lifts to hold books and school supplies. The top has a hole for an ink well and a groove for pencils. The legs of the desk are adjustable.

Desks such as this were secured to the floor using screws or nails. The holes in the floor can still be seen today in the Islesboro Historical Society, which was formerly the Islesboro High School.

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About This Item

  • Title: School Desk, Islesboro, ca. 1910
  • Creation Date: circa 1910
  • Subject Date: circa 1910
  • Location: Islesboro, Waldo County, ME
  • Media: Wood, metal
  • Dimensions: 72 cm x 60 cm x 55 cm
  • Local Code: 1111.931
  • Object Type: Physical Object

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Islesboro Historical Society
PO Box 301, 388 Main Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-6733
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