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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305934
Design drawing titled "Library Table of English Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Library table has overhanging top with molded edge; eight square carved stiles followed by turned and carved spheres, square carved blocks, and bun feet; two drawers with bail handles on each side; shallow center apron with curved lower edge and carved center ornament; and lower shelf on each side. Title, design notes, "Stock 48835" and "1418" are handwritten on drawing.
library tables (writing tables)
writing tables
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1 design drawing in pencil (4 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.010.018.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
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