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1902-1910, undated
GUSN-305944
Design drawing titled "Writing Table of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown; top plan is also provided. Rectangular writing table has overhanging top with molded edge; two drawers with bail handles on each side of shallow center drawer; retractable slide on each side above drawers; eight square stiles followed by legs with ovoid and trumpet turnings, rectangular blocks and bun feet; and lower shelf on each side. On top of writing table is a full-length recessed compartment of pigeonholes and drawers, topped by a shallow shelf. TItle, design notes, "7680" and "Geo. Eastman 48535 / without top compartments" are handwritten on drawing.
writing tables
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (7 7/8 x 10 5/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.010.022.002
Date range around construction of George Eastman house.
Rochester (Monroe county, New York state)
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Eastman, George, 1854-1932
Item
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