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"Mahogany China Cabinet"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-293891

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Description

Design drawing titled "Mahogany China Cabinet" rendered in pencil on trace. Chippendale-style rectangular cabinet has overhanging top with molded edge. Case has three front doors with muntins forming lozenge shapes; center door is stationary and both side doors slide. Case sits on four short cabriole legs with carved knees terminating in ball-and-claw feet. Interior has glass shelves and green velvet lining. Title is handwritten in pencil. Also written in pencil are: the customer "B. B. Crouninshield," the number "41568," various dimensions and notations, and the detailer's initials "F. E. J."

Details

Descriptive Terms

cabinets (case furniture)
case furniture
china cabinets
Chippendale
design drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (5 7/8 x 7 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.001.003.003

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings

Other People

Crowninshield, B. B.

Description Level

Item

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