From collection Mount Desert Island Historical Society - Objects Collection
Postal Desk
Dark wood with heavy legs. Two drawers in middle. Two doors above desk open to reveal compartments . 6 in right and 13 in left. Wooden wedge nailed to right compartment which may be an ink holder. Wire coil attached to board inside compartment. Several “cubbies” above doors. Space in back of desk to hand mail through. Desk may have had a leather desk top attached that has left black marks on surface.
