1880-1914, undated
GUSN-294372
Design drawing titled "Sideboard of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and partial side views are shown. Classical Revival-style rectangular sideboard has splashboard with carved foliate motifs on concave curved ends; overhanging top; tier of four drawers separated by carved rosettes; lower tier of two cabinets separated by a void under the two center drawers. Cabinets have two adjustable interior shelves each and are flanked by scrolled pilasters with relief carving of acanthus leaves, bows and foliage. Cabinets sit on solid bases with molded top edges. Branch veneer used on splashboard, drawer fronts and doors. Title, dimensions, design notes,"W. W. Farnum" and "48593" are handprinted in pencil. Also written in red is "7717."
sideboards (furniture)
Classical Revival (European revival style)
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (4 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.002.009.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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