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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305979
Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Writing desk has rectangular top with molded edge; two drawers with round pulls flanking a shallow center apron; and four tapered square legs with cuffed feet. Recessed compartment on three sides of top has fretwork gallery, nine pigeonholes, two shallow drawers and two bins with sloping lids. Inlaid or painted motifs including bellflowers on legs, foliate wreaths on bin lids; and basket with garlands and swags on drawer front.
writing tables
writing desks
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (5 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.010.029.004
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
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