"Table of Oak"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-304906

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II
1994 Acquisitions
Design Drawings -- Watercolors
Support Furniture
Other Tables
"Table of Oak"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II
- 1994 Acquisitions
  - Design Drawings -- Watercolors
    - Support Furniture
      - Other Tables
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Description

Design drawing titled "Table of Oak"with three views. Front view is rendered in pencil and watercolor; side and top views are in pencil only. Table has overhanging rectangular top with rounded ends and molded edge; two bulbous vasiform turned pedestal legs; and one central stretcher. Title, dimensions. "Morning Room / Metropolitan Club / Washington, D. C." and "3791" are handwritten in pencil. Embossed at lower left corner is: "Return To / A. H. Davenport Co. / 96 Washington St. / Boston, Mass."

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
pedestal tables
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

CC011.001.001.003.003.009

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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