"All Gold Piano Bench"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306183

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Pianos. Mirrors. Billiard Tables. Benches, Screens."
Pianos. Mirrors. Billiard Tables. Benches. Screens. -- Page 80
"All Gold Piano Bench"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Pianos. Mirrors. Billiard Tables. Benches, Screens."
    - Pianos. Mirrors. Billiard Tables. Benches. Screens. -- Page 80
      - "Gilded Cherry Music Bench"
      - "All Gold Piano Bench" (current record)
      - "Piano Bench of Oak"
      - "Seat in Window all Gold"
      - "Piano Bench of Gold"
      - "White Mahog. Toilet Seat"
      - "Piano Bench of Mahog."

Description

Design drawing titled "All Gold Piano Bench" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular bench has upholstered cushion; straight apron with carved rosettes at corners and intricate moldings on sides; and four tapered fluted legs with carved capitals and cuffs. Title, design notes and "11333" are handwritten on drawing. Also handwritten are: "Made for W. W. Kimball Job 22260 / " " A. H. Davenport without carving at "A" / " " W. S. Wicks " " of Red Mahog."

Details

Descriptive Terms

benches (furniture)
piano benches
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 1/2 x 6 3/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.007.003.002

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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