In some places the slant top desk is known as a "bureau" desk, and in
others it goes under the name of slope-front desk. In the United States, the slant top desk is sometimes called a Governor Winthrop desk, in memory of John Winthrop, the 17th century governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
As Winthrop died in 1647, he had no actual connection to this style of
desk, which originated in the 18th century and is especially associated
with Chippendale. The name "Winthrop" was attached to this kind of desk
by the Winthrop Furniture Co. of Boston, Massachusetts, who offered
their "Gov. Winthrop" desk in 1924, during the colonial revival period. Read more...
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| "This Governor Winthrop secretary has books on it's shelves, drawers, doors and a cover that can open." Klenke |
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| Governor Winthrop Secretary Plans, Instructions included by Klenke. |