1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305658
Design drawing titled "Toilet Table of Maple" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view of dressing table and attached mirror is shown. Toilet or dressing table has rectangular form; narrow splashboard; overhanging top; one drawer with bail handle on either side of shallow center drawer; inlaid or painted cherub motif on center drawer and bellflowers on stiles; tapered legs; and spade feet. Oval mirror frame is supported by two fluted columnar arms with ovoid finials. Title, design notes, "Made for Geo. Van Dyke" and "11506" are handwritten on drawing.
dressing tables
tables (support furniture)
mirrors
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (6 1/4 x 5 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.013.025.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
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