"Table in Mahogany"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1907-03-10

GUSN

GUSN-306044

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

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Small Tables."
    - Small Tables. -- Page 4
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Description

Design drawing titled "Table in Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Small table has round top with carved gadrooned edge; short straight skirt with carved, painted or inlaid interlaced oval design around perimeter; four tapered legs with carved, painted or inlaid bellflowers at top and carved foliate motif above cylindrical feet; and four carved S-shaped stretchers. Title, design notes, "11542," "Made for Mr. Bartlett 14813" and "Mar. 10 - 1907 / R. B." are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
occasional tables
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

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

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.004.002.008

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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