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"Commode of White Maple"

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1907-05-29

GUSN

GUSN-303678

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Description

Design drawing titled "Commode of White Maple" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Queen Anne-style rectangular night table has overhanging top with molded edge; one shallow drawer with two round pulls; one right-hinged cabinet with one round pull directly below drawer; and cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. Title, dimensions. "11713" and " For R. C. Winthrop Jr. 31114 / Rooms 63-65" are handwritten on drawing. Also handwritten is: "Sketch Made from Old Detail May 29 - 1907 J. B. W."

Details

Descriptive Terms

night tables
Queen Anne Style
design drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 7/8 x 3 3/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.014.001.008

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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