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"Hat Stand of Mahogany Made for Providence Institution for Savings"

Description

Design drawing titled "Hat Stand of Mahogany Made for Providence Institution for Savings" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Hat stand or coat tree with umbrella stand has a square pole with pineapple finial and three tiers of brass hooks; attached square brass frame divided iinto quadrants for holding umbrellas; square base with four circular drip pans; and four flared and faceted brass paw feet. Title, design notes, "32008" and "11280"" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hat stands
coat trees
umbrella stands
design drawings

Physical Description

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

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.014.007.004

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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