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"Cabinet (of Mahogany.)"

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-294128

Description

Design drawing titled "Cabinet (of Mahogany)" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Chippendale-style cabinet has two sections. Top case is recessed and has an arched pediment; fluted pilasters; muntins on front and sides arranged in a grid with four tiers; and molded base. Lower cabinet has fluted pilasters; two doors with arched panels and locks; and a solid base. Title and scale are handprinted in pencil. Handwritten in red is" "Det. #11689."

Details

Descriptive Terms

cabinets (case furniture)
case furniture
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (10 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.001.009.001

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Description Level

Item

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