"Nest of Tea Tables"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306141

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Small Tables."
Small Tables. -- Page 184
"Nest of Tea Tables"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Small Tables."
    - Small Tables. -- Page 184
      - "Nest of Tea Tables" (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Nest of Tea Tables" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Each of four nesting tables has rectangular top with rounded corners and molded edge; and two square legs on each side attached to a low C-shaped base. Title and "#78" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
nesting tables
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 7/8 x 5 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.004.022.001

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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