1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305937
Design drawing titled "Oak Library Table" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; two additional plans show placement of stretchers, legs and drawers. Renaissance Revival-style library table has overhanging top with molded edge; apron with carved scrolling pattern; four large legs with ring and ovoid turnings; two shallow drawers in side apron; and two C-shaped stretchers between front and back legs connecting to a straight center stretcher. One leg displays elaborate carving while the other is shown plain. Title, design notes and "For Mrs. Hoppin" are handwritten on drawing.
library tables (writing tables)
writing tables
Renaissance Revival
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (10 3/4 x 9 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.010.020.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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