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Night Table

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303674

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Description

Untitled design drawing of a night table rendered in pencil on trace. Lower left quarter of drawing is torn off. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular night table has overhanging top with molded edge; one shallow drawer below; four square legs; one lower shelf; four tapered spade feet; and inlaid or painted stringing on legs and drawer. One design note and "OK" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

night tables
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 5/8 x 2 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.014.001.004

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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