Library Table

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305930

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Writing Desks and Tables."
Writing Desks and Tables. -- Page 70
Library Table
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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Writing Desks and Tables."
    - Writing Desks and Tables. -- Page 70
      - Library Table (current record)

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Library table has overhanging top with molded edge; two banks of two drawers with bail handles; lower shelf under drawers on each side; and eight square legs with carved rosettes and other motifs over entire surface. Design notes and "7873" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

library tables (writing tables)
writing tables
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (6 3/8 x 11 3/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.010.016.001

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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