1880-1914, undated
GUSN-294609
Design drawing titled "Serving Table" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style server with curved front has two-tier brass railing in rear; overhanging top; three shallow drawers with ring pulls; and six tapered square legs terminating in carved feet. Inlaid trim includes scrolling floral garland on center drawer front; bellflowers on legs; and stringing. Title, dimensions, "A. L. Farwell 48659" and design notes are handwritten in pencil; also handwritten in red is "7748."
servers (sideboards)
tables (support furniture)
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (6 3/4 x 8 1/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.002.023.005
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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