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Title |
Early Twentieth Century Writing Desk, c. 1900-1935 |
Object Name |
Table, Writing |
Description |
Early Twentieth Century Writing Table, c. 1900-1935. Rectangular, two drawers, scroll legs. American Classic Style, mahogany. Two glass knobs on both of the two drawers. Wooden board at the bottom with a crescent cut out of it to make a foot rest. |
Date |
Early 20th Century |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2012.016.002 |
Dimensions |
H-30.25 W-36 D-22.5 inches |
Collection |
3D - Furniture |
Inscription Text |
None. |
Provenance |
From the early generations of the George Howard (Agness' 2nd husband) Family. 2012.016.001 Shaving Mirror was used on 2012.016.002 Writing table in the Howard Home. |
Notes |
"One of George’s earliest architectural projects was the Burlingame train station (California Historical Landmark No. 836).... Around the turn of the century, George and Nettie built a "country home" of their own, dubbed Howard House, in what is now Hillsborough. The home had classic design elements and a large formal garden, reflecting the deep impression that the family’s Grand Tour of Europe made upon the then-teenaged George. In fact, Howard called the gardens surrounding his home Versailles Park. In total, George designed approximately 75 homes on the Peninsula, including the Kohl Mansion. He also designed a few public buildings, such as the third clubhouse for the Burlingame Country Club. Built in 1899, it was located near El Camino Real just south of today’s St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. In 1907, he designed a clubhouse for the new San Mateo Polo Club, which is still in use today as the Hillsborough Racquet Club. He also designed the building that currently serves as headquarters for the Hillsborough police department. George’s civic contributions were also numerous. When George’s cousin, attorney Arthur H. Redington, led the charge in 1910 to incorporate the Town of Hillsborough—rather than allowing Hillsborough to be annexed by neighboring cities San Mateo or Burlingame—George stepped forward to serve as a police commissioner. By the mid-1920s, George and Nettie had moved to France, where both of their grown sons, George Howard, Jr. (sometimes referred to as George III) and Henry S.P. Howard, were also living... In 1932, George and Nettie’s son, George Jr., died at the age of 41. George accompanied George, Jr.’s ashes back to San Mateo for burial... Traveling across the heartland by train from New York City, George wrote: "I did not realize what America was really like until I commenced my trip from ocean to ocean. I feel as if I am in a strange country, amongst a strange people." In 1935, George died in Paris. He was 71... George, the architect of Burlingame’s train station and Kohl Mansion, is buried at St. Matthew’s Episcopal church together with his father, also named George H. and his son, George H., Jr." [https://burlingamefoundingfamilies.wordpress.com/howard-introduction/george-h-howard/ 12/19/2019] |
Search Terms |
Howard Estate Howard Family Howard, Agnes Poett Howard, George Furniture Tables Writing Accessories |
Subjects |
Tables Writing Furnishings Furniture |
People |
Howard, Agnes Poett Howard, George |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Virginia Howard Siegman |