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"China Cabinet of Oak "B" for Mrs. Willett"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303705

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Description

Design drawing titled "China Cabinet of Oak "B" for Mrs. Willett" with two views. Front view is rendered in watercolor and pencil on board; top view is in pencil only. Chippendale-style corner cabinet with canted corners has flat top with molded edge; dentil molding on cornice; top section with glass door; door muntins forming geometric shapes; three interior shelves; carved bell flowers at top of each side of door frame; cabinet in lower section with recessed front panel; carved molding on panel edges; carved central daimond-shaped medallion enclosing a foliate motif; and base with molded rim. Title, and design notes are handwritten on drawing. Stamped at lower left corner is: "To Be Returned To / A. H. Davenport. / 95 Washington St. / Boston, Mass."

Details

Descriptive Terms

china cabinets
cabinets (case furniture)
corner cabinets
Chippendale
renderings (drawings)
design drawings

Physical Description

1 watercolor rendering (14 3/4 x 10 3/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC011

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1994

Reference Code

CC011.001.001.002.001.009

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Designer)

Material Type

renderings (drawings)
design drawings

Description Level

Item

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