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"Small Bookcase of Mahogany"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1914-1973, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303874

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Description

Design drawing titled "Small Bookcase of Mahogany" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Perspective view is shown. Small Sheraton-style table has one drawer with two round pulls; bookcase above drawer with shaped curved sides and upper recessed shelf; medial shelf with fretwork gallery; and four tapered square legs. Title, dimensions and "HH" in a circle are handwritten on drawing. Blind stamped at lower left is : "Irving and Casson / A. H. Davenport Co. / Boston - New York."

Details

Descriptive Terms

bookstands
renderings (drawings)
design drawings
perspective views

Physical Description

1 watercolor rendering (13 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC011

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1994

Reference Code

CC011.001.001.006.004

Record Details

Originator

Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Designer)

Material Type

renderings (drawings)
design drawings
perspective views

Description Level

Item

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