Writing Desks At The Strawberry Banke Museum in Portsmouth NH

 I do not know if writing is a 'nerdy' thing or not but I am a nerd and I like to write letters and the things that one would associate with writing; like pens, paper, stationary, envelopes, and writing desks (among other things). This is just my excuse for putting this in the 'Big Nerdy Guy' blog. 

When I was touring the Strawberry Banke Museum in Portsmouth NH, there were a few writing desks that I thought was really nice. I took photos of them and have posted them below. I don't know much about them other than they are nice. 

I like this portable one. I have a similar one but mine is newer and not as fancy.

I like the elegance of this writing desk. The table part folds up and conceals what is in it. It gives extra room when needed. It has a lot of storage space for writing needs; envelopes, paper, stamps, etc.

This was is simpler but just as nice. I didn't see it open but I can tell it is a writing desk from the shape and parts (two beams on side that slide out to support the writing platform). 

I like this portable one. It seems it is not just a writing desk but also where one can keep records. It seems fancier than the previous portable one. It was used in a little shop that sells things and it was used for record keeping. 

Since some of the houses had these writing desks, perhaps it was more common back then to write than it is today? I think writing has become a lost art. I think we should get back to writing again. I don't know if this is considered a lost art or a nerdy thing (or both) but it is a shame few seem to do it anymore. 

I like to write letters (letters, notes, postcards) even if no one writes back. I am hoping to keep the art of writing alive in my own little way. I guess that would make me nerdy in some way? I don't mind. I wear the title of 'nerd' with pride. 

TomLeeM

2024 / 10 / 19