"Dining Table of Mahogany"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305830

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Dining Tables."
Dining Tables. -- Page 95
"Dining Table of Mahogany"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Dining Tables."
    - Dining Tables. -- Page 95
      - Pedestal Dining Table
      - "Dining Table of Mahogany" (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Dining Table of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Extension dining table has overhanging rectangular top with molded edge; curved apron with molded edge; rectangular columnar pedestal support with sloped sides and carved interlaced motif along vertical edges; and four reverse curve legs with acanthus-carved knees, large paw feet and casters. Title, "For D. H. McAlpin Jr." and "#4090" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.005.018.002

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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