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Cheval Glass

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Cheval glass has two curved stiles with scrolled ends; rectangular plinth with carved swags, bellflowers and scrolls at top and bottom; quadrangular stepped base; four reeded reverse curve legs with brass toes; and casters. Moveable full-length oval mirror is attached to stiles at sides and has molded rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cheval glasses
mirrors
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (6 1/4 x 4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.013.035.003

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Description Level

Item

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