"Folding Dining Table of Oak"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305795

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Dining Tables."
Dining Tables. -- Page 8
"Folding Dining Table of Oak"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Dining Tables."
    - Dining Tables. -- Page 8
      - "Table of Mahogany"
      - "Folding Dining Table of Oak" (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Folding Dining Table of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Oval gate-leg dining table has overhanging top with two demilune drop leaves and molded edge; four stationary and four swing legs with ring, vasiform and block turnings; and ovoid feet. Title, design notes, "#12486" and "For W. H. Blood / Also One for Groton School" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
dining tables
gate-leg tables
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (8 1/4 x 10 5/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.005.008.002

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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