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lawbabeak

Stuff

Apr 12, 2015 00:48

I thought we found a good house. We were talking about it today, about how we would use the space. And then I realized, "where would I put the roll-top desk?" I have a BEAUTIFUL antique roll-top desk that my parents bought in England in the late 60s or early 70s. I went through phases in junior high and high school when I'd do my homework at it ( Read more... )

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ext_2534484 April 12 2015, 13:57:24 UTC

Okay, but I think there is a big utility difference between unused china and rolltop desks ( ... )

lawbabeak April 12 2015, 14:10:34 UTC

Your household had a card catalog?!?!?!?! I've wanted one of those ever since someone at the library I worked for in college got one as a retirement present. But I also have lots of small things that need homes.

The pie safe is actually a good size for games. The flour bin would be good for storing linens. I think, ultimately, we can work something out. But I think I will take the two matching beds and assemble the best pieces into one bed I keep, and one bed I sell. I need to find someone who can fix the box spring.

tomster0 April 12 2015, 23:34:06 UTC

It was a really big card catalog, with 90 drawers, I think. I got it when the MIT engineering library was getting rid of all their card catalogs back in 1998. But it was a huge pain to move, so I ended up storing it in someone's garage during a move, and it stayed there. Last I heard it was being used/destroyed for some art piece.