Writing Desk
Taverner Knott
- Art Funded
- 1939
- Dimensions
- 29 x 23 x 14 cm
- Presented by
- Lady Russell through The Art Fund
Queen Charlotte gave this portable desk to Fanny Burney when she was lady in waiting.
Open sloping writing surface and compartments. Mentioned in her diary.
Provenance
Fanny left it to her niece Mrs Chappel whose initials appear on the brass plate. Bt Rt Hon F L Harris who collected her possessions at Camilla Lacey, Burford Bridge; Lady Russell.