1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305893
Design drawing titled "Desk of Mahogany" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Desk has brass gallery railing on top of case; hinged slant-front concealing an inner writing surface; two lopers with round pulls; two drawers with two bail handles on each; key escutcheons on slant-front and drawers; and four reeded tapered round legs with cuffs Title and "Mrs. M. M. White" are handwritten on drawing.
desks
fall-front desks
slant-front desks
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sketches
1 design drawing in ink (7 3/8 x 5 1/2 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.010.004.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
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