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"Dining Table of Oak"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305833

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Description

Design drawing titled "Dining Table of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Side view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Extension dining table has overhanging rectangular top; straight apron with molded edge; four corner and four center legs with ring, vasiform and block turnings; and concealed casters. Title, design notes, "For Mrs. J. B. Morgan New York No 16943," "Made also for J. D. Rockefeller" and "#388" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Physical Description

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

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.005.020.001

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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