1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305894
Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Desk has wood gallery railing on top of case; hinged slant-front with key escutcheon and painted or inlaid cartouche and garlands concealing an inner writing surface; two lopers with round pulls; two drawers with bail handles flanking a shallow center drawer and shaped apron; lower shelf with gallery railing and concave front; and four tapered square legs with cuffs. "Mrs. D. A. Taggart" is handwritten on drawing.
desks
fall-front desks
slant-front desks
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1 design drawing in ink (7 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.010.004.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
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