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"Tea Table"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306145

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Description

Design drawing titled "Tea Table" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style tea table has overhanging square top with molded edge; narrow apron and ; and four reeded tapered round legs with cuffed cylindrical feet. Carved, painted or inlaid ornamentation includes rosettes on apron corners and interlaced motif on apron. Loose rectangular tray with side handles, raised lip and high scrolling legs is shown on table. Title and "# 12372" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
tea tables (tables)
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (5 x 5 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.004.020.001

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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