1914-1973, undated
GUSN-303712
Design drawing titled "Painted & Dec. Commode" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Louis XV-style commode or chest has serpentine curved front; overhanging top with molded edge; case with two drawers; shaped skirt; concave curved sides; cabriole legs; and painted floral decoration over entire case and legs. Title, dimensions and "35949" are handprinted in pencil. Stamped in lower left corner is: "Irving and Casson / A. H. Davenport Co. / Boston - New York." Drawing is mounted on board.
commodes (French chests of drawers)
chests (case furniture)
Louis XV
design drawings
perspective views
1 design drawing in pencil (12 3/4 x 18 3/4 inches)
CC011
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II
1994
CC011.001.001.002.001.016
Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Designer)
design drawings
perspective views
Item
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