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Interior Woodwork

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1914-1973, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303648

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Description

Black-and-white photoggraphic print mounted on cardboard. Photograph depicts a section of interior wall woodwork. Woodwork includes a crown molding; a square frame; and a carved Rococo-style garland surrounding top and sides of frame. Garland is carved in high relief and includes elaborate swags of foliage with upside down birds. Handwritten on lower corner of cardboard mount are "Irving & Casson - / A. H. Davenport Co. / 601 5th Ave - N Y C." and "Final 3rd." Right side of cardboard is cracked.

Details

Descriptive Terms

woodwork
crown moldings
festoon (motif)
Rococo Revival
photographic prints

Physical Description

1 black-and-white photographic print (13 7/8 x 10 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC011

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1994

Reference Code

CC011.001.001.001.002.003

Record Details

Originator

Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Designer)

Material Type

photographic prints

Description Level

Item

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