1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305980
Design drawing titled "Writing Table of Mahogany" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Writing table has D-shaped case with conforming top; two drawers with bail handles on each side of a shallow center apron; and four tapered square legs with brass block feet. Recessed compartment on three sides of top has brass fretwork gallery, four shallow drawers, one small cupboard, and two bins with sloping lids. Title and design notes are handwritten on drawing.
writing tables
writing desks
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (5 1/2 x 6 1/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.010.029.005
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
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