THE JASON HAVEN BLOCKFRONT DESK AND BOOKCASE Boston Circa 1755
Primary Wood: Mahogany Secondary Woods: White Pine, Cedar, Maple
Height: 95 inches Width: 40 inches Depth: 24 3/4 inches
Provenance: Made for Reverend Jason Haven (1733-1803) of Dedham, Massachusetts; to his son, Judge Samuel Haven (1771-1847) who build Haven House in Dedham; to his son Samuel Foster Haven (1806-1881); through the family until likely auctioned in 1922 with the remainder of the furniture in Haven House; by descent to the most recent owners.
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