the parlance of the antique dealer, the product as it is found; the bottom illustration shows it as refinished. The replacing of the partitions in the doors was a small item, but the patches on drawer fronts were more difficult. This type of secretary is found throughout the United States, and was made in all sections. The handles, which do not show well in the illustration, have the eagle and thirteen-star design. (Property of Miss Lucy Stuckey).
PLATE XVI. Empire Secretary—Mahogany. (Virginia—c. 1820). This type secretary was very popular in all the Southern states. Pieces like this are large and heavy, but the workmanship is of high quality. The lion's-paw feet are found on all types of Empire furniture along with the pineapple motif, as shown in the columns. The doors of this secretary are worthy of note. (Property of Mrs. Gabriel Cannon).
