"Reading Table of Mahogany"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306123

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Small Tables."
Small Tables. -- Page 80
"Reading Table of Mahogany"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Small Tables."
    - Small Tables. -- Page 80
      - "Reading Table of Mahogany" (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Reading Table of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown; plan of top is also provided. Rectangular table has top with hinged book rest in middle; four square legs; and trestle-like bases on each side with bracket feet. Title, design notes and "#14368" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
reading tables
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (8 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.004.012.001

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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