1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305952
Design drawing titled "Writing Table of Mahogany & White Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Writing table has rectangular overhanging top with molded edge; shallow apron having two drawers with round pulls; two carved tapered octagonal columnar legs; trestle-style base with four low curved legs with carved scrolls at top and and casters; and white mahogany branch veneer on drawer fronts, legs and apron. On center of table top is a compartment for paper or other supples. Title, design notes, "3687" and "H. L. Pratt 50128 / C. C. Walker 4772 detail a little different" are handwritten on drawing.
writing tables
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sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (4 1/8 x 8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.010.024.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
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