Chinese Export Porcelain Openwork Basket with Pitt Armorial Bombe Desk and Bookcase The Landing of the Pilgrims Side Chairs Penn's Treaty with the Indians	Artist/Maker Date Made c. 1796 Place Made Materials Wood; Mahogany; Beech; Brass mounting Measurements Funds donated by The Grainger Foundation Room Accession # 2001.0001 John Quincy Adams' Writing Box Of standard form and style for the early neoclassical period, this portable writing desk is distinguished by its documented ownership by John Quincy Adams (1767–1848).