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"Flower Box of Mahogany"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303872

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Description

Design drawing titled "Flower Box of Mahogany" with two views. Front view is rendered in watercolor and pencil; top view is in pencil only. Planter has rectangular open case with rounded edges; carved garlands and swags on corners; two metal interior liners fitted into case; four tapered fluted round legs with carved acanthus leaves at top; and turned cylindrical feet with cuffs. Title and design notes are handwritten on drawing. Embossed in lower left corner is: "Return to / A. H. Davenport Co. / 96 Washington St. / Boston, Mass."

Details

Descriptive Terms

planters (containers)
renderings (drawings)
design drawings

Physical Description

1 watercolor rendering (12 3/4 x 18 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC011

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1994

Reference Code

CC011.001.001.006.002

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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