John Needles
Secretary-Bookcase
1829
Physical Qualities
Mahogany, rosewood, burl maple, white pine, tulip poplar, brass, glass, fabric; replaced baize writing surface, 101 1/2 x 52 1/8 x 27 1/8 in. (257.8 x 132.4 x 68.9 cm.)
Credit Line
Purchase with exchange funds from Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Engalitcheff, Jr., and Gift of Robert and Jane Meyerhoff
Object Number
1977.36
The Baltimore Museum of Art, by purchase, 1977; by descent to Thomas A. and Jean T. Ladson, Cloverly, Sandy Spring, Maryland, by 1977; Mary Needles Roberts, Sandy Spring, Maryland, 1837.
Gregory R. Weidman, Jennifer Goldsborough, Maryland Historical Society, "Classical Maryland 1815-1845", April 16-September 25, 1993. p. 122.
McCausland, Christianna, "The Last Frontier in Period Furniture." Cheasapeake Home, 46-50, ill.
Elder III, William Voss and Jayne E. Stokes. American Furniture 1680-1880: From the Collection of the Baltimore Museum of Art. Baltimore: Museum of Art, 1987, p.112-113, ill. 81
Inscribed: Inside bottom of top wide drawer of base section is black stenciled label 'John Needles/ Cabinet Maker/ 54 Hanover St/ Balto' in a simple garland wreath.
On View: American Wing Second Floor, Scott 05
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