1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305887
Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style desk has narrow brass gallery atop a case with hinged slant-front compartment concealing two drawers and thirteen cubbyholes; two lopers with round pulls; three drawers with bail handles; inlaid bellflowers on front stiles; four square tapered legs with inlaid stringing; and spade feet. Design notes and "Mrs. Sloanes Writing Table" are handwritten on drawing.
desks
fall-front desks
slant-front desks
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (6 1/8 x 7 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.010.002.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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