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"Cabinet of Knotty Pine"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1914-1973, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303702

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Description

Design drawing titled "Cabinet of Knotty Pine" rendered in watercolor and pencil on board. Perspective view is shown. Drawing depicts Chippendale-style china cabinet with broken pitched pediment; central plinth with carved anthemion; molded cornice; recessed upper section with fluted pilasters on each side; carved rosette at top of each pilaster; right-hinged door with two glass inserts with ogee-shaped framing; interior with blue paint and three shelves; lower section with overhanging molded top; one shallow drawer above cabinet with two side-hinged doors; molded base; two bail handles with bat-wing plates on drawer; brass escutcheon and key on each cabinet door. Title, dimensions and "Model 2905" are handwritten on drawing. Embossed at lower left corner is: "Irving and Casson / A. H. Davenport Co. / Boston - New York."

Details

Descriptive Terms

china cabinets
cabinets (case furniture)
Chippendale
renderings (drawings)
perspective views
design drawings

Physical Description

1 watercolor rendering (13 1/2 x 10 inches)

Collection Code

CC011

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1994

Reference Code

CC011.001.001.002.001.006

Record Details

Originator

Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Designer)

Material Type

renderings (drawings)
perspective views
design drawings

Description Level

Item

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