"Writing Table of Mahogany and Inlay"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1905-08-21

GUSN

GUSN-305997

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Writing Desks and Tables."
Writing Desks and Tables. -- Page 150
"Writing Table of Mahogany and Inlay"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Writing Desks and Tables."
    - Writing Desks and Tables. -- Page 150
      - "Writing Table"
      - "Writing Table of Mahogany and Inlay" (current record)
      - "Writing Table"
      - "Writing Desk of Red Mahogany"
      - Writing Desk

Description

Design drawing titled "Writing Table of Mahogany and Inlay" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular writing table has top with molded edge; two drawers with bail handles on each side of a wide shallow center panel; inlaid bellflowers on front stiles; and four tapered square legs with cuffed feet. Recessed compartment at rear of top has seven pigeonholes, two cupboards, and two bins with sloping lids.Title, "Aug 21 - 1905," "1784 / 47360" and "Charles Nagel / Like 43929?" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

writing tables
writing desks
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (6 1/8 x 6 1/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.010.033.002

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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