The desk at the center of the mystery was put up for sale by two impoverished sisters claiming Dr. Johnson connections; however, there is no documented proof of its authenticity.
Research by Professor Mugglestone revealed conflicting information about the origins of the desk, questioning its true ownership and historical significance.
The new exhibition at Dr Johnson's House museum delves into the mystery of whether the writing desk truly belonged to the famous lexicographer, shedding light on his working conditions and modest means.
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