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"Game Cabinet of Dark Oak. Billiard Room"

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1902-1905

GUSN

GUSN-293961

Description

Design drawing titled "Game Cabinet of Dark Oak. Billiard Room" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown; plan; partial top plan is also provided. Rectangular cabinet has overhanging top with molded edge; two upper drawers with bail handles; two doors hinged at outer sides; two lower drawers with bail handles; fluted pilasters; and a solid base. Sides and doors are paneled. Doors have carved ornamentation including cartouches and fruit garlands; two lion heads are carved on cornice. Title is handwritten in pencil as well as customer name "Geo. Eastman."

Details

Descriptive Terms

cabinets (case furniture)
case furniture
billiard rooms
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (8 1/8 x 10 5/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.001.006.003

Date Notes

Date range reflects dates of construction of George Eastman house.

Places

Rochester (Monroe county, New York state)

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Other People

Eastman, George, 1854-1932

Description Level

Item

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