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1907-03-02
GUSN-305701
Design drawing titled "Cheval Glass of Sabricue" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Cheval glass has two short stiles with molded edges and carved foliate scrolls at top; trestle-style base; stretcher and sides with scrolled profile and central medallions containing carved foliate ornaments; low curved legs with carved knees and volutes at end; turned feet; and casters. Moveable full-length rectangular mirror has gently curved top; carved crest rail with central medallion and scrolled ears. Title, design notes, "11507," "March 2 - 1907 / J. B. W." and "Made for Mr. Taylor New York 5654" are handwritten on drawing.
cheval glasses
mirrors
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1 design drawing in pencil (6 3/4 x 6 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.013.033.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
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