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"Hat and Coat Tree of Oak for Mrs. C. B. Alexander"

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1907-01-30

GUSN

GUSN-303687

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Description

Design drawing titled "Hat and Coat Tree of Oak for Mrs. C. B. Alexander" rendered in pencil on trace. Side and top views are shown. Empire-style hat stand has large acorn finial atop an octagonal faceted and flaring pole; carved bellflowers above two graduated tiers of four bronze hooks; stepped base of pole; and cruciform-shaped platform with carved acanthus leaves above four large paw feet. Title, design notes, "N.Y. Order 19749" and "11489" are handwritten on drawing. Also handwritten is "Detailed Jan 30 - 1907 F. P."

Details

Descriptive Terms

hat stands
coat trees
design drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (14 3/8 x 6 1/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.014.004.001

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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