"Oval Somno of White Maple"

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303677

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes."
Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes. -- Page 4
"Oval Somno of White Maple"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes."
    - Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes. -- Page 4
      - "Night Table of Teak and Gold"
      - "Commode of Sabricue"
      - "Commode of Mahogany"
      - Night Table
      - "Commode of White Mahog."
      - Night Table
      - "Oval Somno of White Maple" (current record)
      - "Commode of White Maple"
      - "Painted Commode"
      - Night Table
      - "Night Table"

Description

Design drawing titled "Oval Somno of White Maple" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style oval somno or night table has overhanging top with molded edge; one cabinet with round pull below; lower shelf; four tapered square legs with carved cuffs at top; and brass feet. Title, design notes, "11713" and "For J. W. Hollister 17692" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

night tables
Neoclassical
somnoes
design drawings

Physical Description

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

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.014.001.007

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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