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"Dining Table of Mahogany"

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305788

Description

Design drawing titled "Dining Table of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Round extension dining table has overhanging top with molded edge; straight apron; pedestal support with caster at base; four tall reverse curve legs; and brass feet with casters. Title, design notes, "1161" and "W. S. Benson 47556" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
dining tables
extension dining tables
pedestal tables
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 7/8 x 7 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.005.006.001

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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