1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305510
Design drawing titled "Toilet Table" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style toilet or dressing table has rectangular form; narrow backsplash with concave corners; overhanging top with molded edge; two sets of two shallow drawers with bail handles flanking a shallow center drawer; round tapered fluted legs with cuffs and turned ovoid feet. Carved ornamentation on table includes molding on drawer fronts; rope molding on drawer stiles; and flattened bun at tops of legs. Rectangular mirror frame has arched crest with concave corners and beaded interior edge. Mirror is supported by two round fluted columns with pineapple finials, carved rosettes and acanthus leaves. Title and dimensions are handwritten on drawing.
dressing tables
tables (support furniture)
mirrors
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (9 x 7 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.013.003.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
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