1902-10-21
GUSN-305642
Design drawing titled "Toilet Table of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view of dressing table and separate mirror is shown; top plan of table is also shown. Neoclassical-style toilet or dressing table has rectangular form with ovolo front corners; overhanging top with molded edge; two drawers with round pulls on each side; shallow central panel with carved or inlaid garland motif; columnar stiles with ring turnings above tapered fluted legs with cuffs; and cylindrical feet. Rectangular mirror frame has demilune crest; carved shell on top; and molded rim. Title, "Mrs. A. Bowditch" and "Detailed Oct 21, 1902" are handwritten on drawing.
dressing tables
tables (support furniture)
mirrors
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (10 1/2 x 8 1/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.013.021.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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