"Breakfast Table"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1905-11-23

GUSN

GUSN-305838

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Dining Tables."
Dining Tables. -- Page 180
"Breakfast Table"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Dining Tables."
    - Dining Tables. -- Page 180
      - "Breakfast Table" (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Breakfast Table" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Round table has top with molded edge; columnar pedestal support with carved foliate motif at base; and four low curved legs with brass feet and casters. Tiitle, design notes and "A. L. Hopkins Nov. 23 - 1905?" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 7/8 x 6 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.005.023.001

Date Notes

Date is followed by "?" on drawing.

Places

Groton (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

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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