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1906-1907, undated
GUSN-305960
Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Tall Empire-style writing desk has rectangular top with rounded corners; molded apron; and Ionic column pedestal support. On top of desk is storage compartment for paper and other supplies flanked by carved scroll brackets and topped by a calendar showing the date "Jan 1 1907" within a carved foliate wreath cartouche. "11446" is handwritten on drawing.
writing desks
Empire (style)
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (10 5/8 x 6 1/2 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.010.028.001
Date based on calendar shown in drawing.
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
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