"Wood Box of Dark Oak"

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-304479

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Wood Boxes. Chests."
Wood Boxes, Chests. -- Page 4
"Wood Box of Dark Oak"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Wood Boxes. Chests."
    - Wood Boxes, Chests. -- Page 4
      - "Wood Box of Oak"
      - "Wood Box of Dark Oak"
      - "Wood Box of Dark Oak" (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Wood Box of Dark Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Drawing depicts a rectangular box or small chest. Renaissance Revival-style box with flat molded overhanging top, rectangular case with stiles on all corners; stepped molded base; four large double-scroll feet; and brass bail handles on each side panel. Front has rectangular recessed panel with two molded borders enclosing a carved oval cartouche and strapwork surrounds. Front of stiles have carved oval panels with foliate motifs; sides of stiles have carved gadrooning. Title, note regarding brass handles, and "Samuel Carr" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

boxes (containers)
chests (case furniture)
Renaissance Revival
design drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (8 x 10 5/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.009.001.003

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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