1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305691
Design drawing titled "White & Gold Toilet Table" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view of dressing table and attached mirror is shown; top plan of table is also provided. Neoclassical-style toilet or dressing table has rectangular form with ovolo front corners; overhanging top; one tier of two drawers with round pulls; round columnar legs; and cylindrical feet. Oval mirror frame has carved ornament at top and is supported by conforming bracket at the base. Painted or carved decoration include garlands and swags on drawer fronts; and other motifs on stiles, mirror frame and supporting bracket. Title, design notes, "11921" and "Mr. Crocker 23831 " are handwritten on drawing.
dressing tables
tables (support furniture)
mirrors
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (9 1/2 x 4 7/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.013.029.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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