Fall-front Secretary

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fall-front Secretary by Gillows. The cabinet has a rectangular shape with a flat top and rounded edges. The top section has a small, arched panelled door with a small keyhole centered at the top. The bottom section has a larger, rectangular panelled door. The entire piece appears to be made of a richly patterned wood with a reddish-brown color. The cabinet sits on four small, round feet or casters. The background of the image is a plain gray color.