"Mantel in Chamber "B" for Geo. Eastman"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1907-05-17

GUSN

GUSN-303011

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Mantels."
Mantels. -- Page 6
"Mantel in Chamber "B" for Geo. Eastman"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Mantels."
    - Mantels. -- Page 6
      - "Mantel in Chamber "B" for Geo. Eastman" (current record)
      - "Painted Mantel in Guest Room E. D. Godfrey"
      - "Mantel in Chamber "A" for Geo. Eastman"

Description

Design drawing titled "Mantel in Chamber "B" for Geo. Eastman" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. The drawing depicts a Classical Revival-style mantel which has a cornice with fluted and egg-and-dart moldings shown on left side; frieze with carved Neoclassical ornamentation including urns and a central panel with scrolling garlands; and tapered fluted columns on each side.. Title and dimensions are handwritten in pencil. Also handwritten are "45544," "262," "Detail Destroyed," and "Sketch Made May 17 1907 J.B.W."

Details

Descriptive Terms

mantels
fireplaces
Classical Revival (European revival style)
Neoclassical
design drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil on trace (6 x 9 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.017.003.001

Places

Rochester (Monroe county, New York state)

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

design drawings

Other People

Eastman, George, 1854-1932

Description Level

Item

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