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19th Century Laptop

$1,200
£908.89
€1,043.83
CA$1,681.59
A$1,828.23
CHF 969.33
MX$21,915.84
NOK 12,319.68
SEK 11,286.50
DKK 7,801.29

About the Item

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:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Leather,Mahogany,Metal
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19THC
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8267245988782

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