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Antique Rolltop Desk
An antique roll top desk is a desk with additional storage on the top and at the back of the desk, and for this reason the desk would generally be used against a wall. The additional storage would be used to store papers and envelopes and would be of many various sizes, often there would be 'secret' compartments included within the storage compartments. The roll top section of the desk is made of wooden slats and can be locked for security.

Most of the 1 million residents of New Hampshire would be able to tell you right away that the state flower is the Purple Lilac. For more information about New Hampshire (also known as Granite State) look on the state website at www.state.nh.us. Have a look at the website to find out the name of the state bird; Purple Finch, ok I guess there is no need to bother now!