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Writing Table

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305981

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Description

Design drawing titled "Writing Table" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Queen Anne-style writing table has rectangular top with molded edge; two drawers with round pulls flanking a shallow center drawer; carved canted corners; and four cabriole legs with carved volutes at knees and slipper feet. A small portion of a short backboard is sketched on the left side of the top. Title and design notes are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

writing tables
Queen Anne Style
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (5 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.010.029.006

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Description Level

Item

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