1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305493
Design drawing titled "Mahogany Toilet Table" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view of table and mirror is shown; top plan of table is also shown. Toilet or dressing table has notched serpentine curved front and canted front corners; overhanging top; two sets of one-over-one drawers with bail handles flanking a central shallow shaped apron; carved ornament on apron; and cabriole legs with scroll-toe feet. Rectangular mirror has carved frame with cyma curves; carved ornament at top; two supporting arms with carved acanthus leaves at top and base. Title, design notes, "11340" and "Made for Mr. Jacob Pfaff 30806" are handwritten on drawing.
dressing tables
tables (support furniture)
mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (8 3/4 x 4 7/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.013.001.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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