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Writing Table

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Front view is shown; top plan showing placement of legs is also provided. Rectangular library or writing table has overhanging top with molded edge; eight square carved stiles followed by turned columnar legs, rectangular blocks with carved quatrefoils, and bun feet; two drawers with bail handles on each side of shallow center drawer; curved corner brackets beside center drawer; and lower shelf on each side.

Details

Descriptive Terms

library tables (writing tables)
writing tables
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (9 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.010.021.001

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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