"Small Table of White Holly"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1906-10-17

GUSN

GUSN-306032

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Small Tables."
Small Tables. -- Page 4
"Small Table of White Holly"
(current record)

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

Design drawing titled "Small Table of White Holly" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Small round table has overhanging top with molded edge; short straight skirt; four splayed tapered square legs with painted or inlaid stringing and carved turned ovoids above cylindrical feet; and four carved curved stretchers forming an X-shape. Title, design notes, "8000" and "Made for C. B. Blake Order 9097 / & Made for Stock Oct. 17, 1906 49387" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
occasional tables
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (7 3/8 x 4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.004.002.004

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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