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"Dining Table of Mahogany"

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305820

Description

Design drawing titled "Dining Table of Mahogany" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular extension dining table has overhanging top; straight apron with molded edge; round columnar pedestal support; cruciform base with molded lower edge and carved interlaced motif on sides (partially shown); and four large paw feet. Title, design notes and "Geo. Fernald" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (8 x 11 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.005.016.002

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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