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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-306001
Design drawing titled "Writing Table" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view of writing desk and side chair are shown; top plan of desk is also provided. Writing desk has straight front and bowed back; recessed upper case with two side cupboards separated by three shallow drawers above a void; diamond motifs on cupboard doors; lower case with two drawers with round pulls on each side of a shallow shaped apron; stiles with foliate motifs and molded edges; four faceted vasiform legs; and carved block feet. Side chair has balloon-shaped back with arched crest and pierced splat; plank seat; four legs with faceted vasiform and block turnings; stretcher; and ovoid feet. Title, "43657" and "For R. W. Williamson / detailed July 23 by K" are handwritten on drawing.
writing desks
writing tables
chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (8 x 7 3/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.010.034.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
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