1880-1914, undated
GUSN-306130
Design drawing titled "Card Table #66" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective views of two card tables are shown. Both tables have the same design with one exception: one table has a demilune shape and opens to a full circle; the second table is rectangular with ovolo corners and opens to a square. Each Neoclassical-style card table has overhanging top with molded edge; straight apron with rectangular blocks with inlaid patarae above legs and inlaid kylix in center rectangular plaque; and four reeded tapered round legs with cuffs and cylindrical feet. Title, dimensions, "As for Stock" (demilune table), and "Special Order" (rectangular table) are handwritten on drawing.
tables (support furniture)
card tables
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (9 3/8 x 8 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.004.017.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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