1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305499
Design drawing titled "ToiletTable - Ivory White" rendered in pencil and colored pencil on trace. Front view of table and mirror is shown. Toilet or dressing table has rectangular form; narrow backsplash with concave corners; overhanging top with molded edge; two shallow drawers above one deeper drawer; bail handles on all drawers; key escutcheon on lower drawer; tapered square legs with block feet; and inlaid or molded trim on drawer fronts, stiles and legs. Rectangular mirror frame has arched pediment; carved foliate motif at center of arch and rosettes at corners; and gilding or gold paint. Title and design notes are handwritten on drawing.
dressing tables
tables (support furniture)
mirrors
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (7 5/8 x 5 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.013.002.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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