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       In some places the slant top desk is known as a "bureau" desk, and in others it goes under the name of slope-front desk. In the United States, the slant top desk is sometimes called a Governor Winthrop desk, in memory of John Winthrop, the 17th century governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. As Winthrop died in 1647, he had no actual connection to this style of desk, which originated in the 18th century and is especially associated with Chippendale. The name "Winthrop" was attached to this kind of desk by the Winthrop Furniture Co. of Boston, Massachusetts, who offered their "Gov. Winthrop" desk in 1924, during the colonial revival period. Read more.. . "This Governor Winthrop secretary has books on it's shelves, drawers, doors and a cover that can open." Klenke Governor Winthrop Secretary Plans, Instructions included by Klenke. More About the Winthrop Secretary: Which came first, Governor Winthrop or Chippendale? What's i...

Left, shelves for books and a small vase and toy. Center, our babysitter doll is taking good care of Barbie's son. He loves  several bedtime stories before settling down for the night.   Right, included on our bookshelf is a flat screen T.V.        The simplest way to make a bookcase for a doll, is to upcycle a small box. If you choose to use a box without compartments, the work is a bit more detailed and I will include a project later with the instructions for that method.        However, if you are lucky enough to find just the right box to use for a bookcase, you may not need to add the shelves on your own. Below is a prime example of a project such as this one.  Adding cupboard doors to your bookcase is optional here. Simply cut rectangles from cardboard that  fit neatly over the shelf openings. Cover them with decorative paper and hot glue on two beads for handles.  Tape these in place with a durable duct tape and th...