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1907-02-06
GUSN-294186
Design drawing titled "Cabinet of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and top views are shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular cabinet has three sections with central section flanked on each side by a narrower recessed section. Cabinet has overhanging top with carved molded edge and pilasters at each side with carved ornament at top. Side sections have arched panels on doors; three interior shelves; and keyhole escutcheons. Center section has two doors with keyhole escutcheons on the right door. Upper portions of center doors have glass inserts with muntins forming a geometric pattern. Cabinet has a solid base with a molded top edge. Title, dimensions and "11456" are handwritten on drawing. Also handwritten are: "Made for Robert Winsor," "Feb. 6 - 1907 J.B.W." and "F.H.B. det."
cabinets (case furniture)
case furniture
Neoclassical
design drawings
1 design drawing in pencil (8 x 7 3/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.001.017.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
Probably Bacon, Francis H. (Francis Henry), 1856-1940 (Designer)
design drawings
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