1914-1973, undated
GUSN-303793
Design drawing titled "B Alternate" rendered in pencil on trace and affixed to cardboard. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular desk has a beveled top with egg-and-dart molding; one shallow drawer on the left supported by baluster-turned front and rear legs; side stretcher on left; and a retractable writing surface on the right above a deep cabinet. Drawer is flanked by two protruding carved volutes, cabinet front is flanked by two protruding carved elements with palmettes and volutes. A folding book support on the right top of the desk is shown raised with an open book on its surface. TItle is handwritten on drawing. Embossed on lower left corner is "Irving and Casson / A. H. Davenport Co. / Boston - New York."
desks
bookrests
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
CC011.001.001.002.002.008
Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Designer)
design drawings
perspective views
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