"Console Table"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306003

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Writing Desks and Tables."
Writing Desks and Tables. -- Page 152
"Console Table"
(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 152
      - "Console Table" (current record)
      - "Small Writing Table"
      - "Writing Table of Maple with Painted Decoration"

Description

Design drawing titled "Console Table" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Neoclassical-style rectangular console table has bowed front; overhanging top with molded cornice; apron with carved kylix and garland; square blocks with carved quatrefoils abover tapered square legs with molded edges; and turned ovoid feet. Title, design notes, and "#12674" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

console tables
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (10 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.010.035.001

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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