1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305985
Design drawing titled "Writing Table of Cherry Painted Grey & White" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular writing table has overhanging top with molded edge; shallow backboard wtih concave ends; two drawers with bail handles flanking a shallow center drawer; painted belflowers on stiles; and four tapered fluted square legs with cuffs and spade feet. Title, design notes, "3516" and "Mrs. Eleanor Martin 47243" are handwritten on drawing.
writing tables
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (5 1/4 x 5 1/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.010.030.004
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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