1880-1914, undated
GUSN-294236
Design drawing with two views titled "Book Case." rendered in pencil on trace. Front and top views are shown. Chippendale-style bookcase has overhanging top with molded edge; plain frieze; two glass doors with muntins forming lozenge shapes; molded bottom edge; and four cabriole legs with carved knees terminating in pad feet. Interior has three shelves. Title and "Miss Holmes" are handprinted in pencil.
case furniture
bookcases
Chippendale
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (10 1/2 x 7 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.001.023.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
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