"Cheval Glass"

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305715

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Toilet Tables. Cheval Glasses."
Toilet Tables. Cheval Glasses. -- Page 190
"Cheval Glass"
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Description

Design drawing titled "Cheval Glass" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Cheval glass has two square columnar stiles with ovoid finials; trestle-style base; reverse curved legs; and casters. Moveable full-length rectangular mirror. Title and "#404" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cheval glasses
mirrors
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (5 3/4 x 3 7/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.013.036.001

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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