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"Corner Cabinet for Geo. Eastman"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1907-05-29

GUSN

GUSN-294137

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Description

Design drawing with two views titled "Corner Cabinet for Geo. Eastman 45543" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and top views are shown. Neoclassical-style corner cabinet has tall triangular case; broken arch pediment with central carved shell ornament and inlaid or carved scrolling motifs; frieze, pilasters, and straight skirt with string inlay; glass doors with muntins forming arches; tall tapered legs with string inlay terminating in spade feet. Cabinet has either a lower shelf or stretchers. Right side of paper is cut off. Title, "May 29 - 1907 J. B. W." and "261" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cabinets (case furniture)
corner cabinets
case furniture
Neoclassical
design drawings

Physical Description

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

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.001.010.002

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

Other People

Eastman, George, 1854-1932

Description Level

Item

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