"Serving Table"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-294672

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Sideboards. Serving Tables."
Sideboards. Serving Tables. -- Page 152
"Serving Table"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Sideboards. Serving Tables."
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Description

Design drawing titled "Serving Tablel" rendered in ink on paper. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular server has overhanging top; two shallow drawers; lower shelf; rectangular rear legs; and Doric-style column legs terminating in bun feet in front. Title, dimensions, design notes, and "for Mr. Saltonstall" are handwritten in pencil.

Details

Descriptive Terms

servers (sideboards)
tables (support furniture)
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (5 7/8 x 7 1/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.002.026.002

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Description Level

Item

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