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"Dining Table Mahogany"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305816

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Description

Design drawing titled "Dining Table Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Side view is shown; partial top plan is also provided. Rectangular extension dining table has overhanging top with rounded corners and molded edge; straight apron with molded edge; pedestal support formed of four round columns with ringed bases; quadrangular base with concave sides; and four low reverse curve legs with carved oak leaves at top, paw feet and casters. Title, design notes and "7641" 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 (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

CC010.001.005.015.001

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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