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"Commode of Mahogany"

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303673

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Description

Design drawing titled "Commode of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular night table has overhanging top with molded edge and plate glass cover; one shallow drawer with two round pulls; square legs with carved, inlaid or painted bellflowers at top and either fluting or stringing; one cabinet below; and four tapered square feet with carved foliate motifs. Title, design notes, "11588," and "39599" are handwritten on drawing. Also handwritten is "Made for Miss Moen."

Details

Descriptive Terms

night tables
Neoclassical
design drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (3 1/2 x 2 5/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.014.001.003

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

design drawings

Description Level

Item

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