1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305913
Design drawing titled "Flat Top Desk" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Rectangular desk has pedestal desk form with top supported at each end by a pedestal of drawers; overhanging top with molded edge; four drawers with bail handles in each pedestal; one shallow center drawer; retractable sliding writing surface above top drawer in each pedestal; and rectangular base with molded top rim on each pedestal. Title, design notes, "Merchants Laclede Bank of St. Louis" and "3145" are handwritten on drawing.
desks
pedestal desks
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (4 1/2 x 6 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.010.008.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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