"Piano Bench of Oak"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306362

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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
"Piano Bench of Oak"
(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"
      - "Piano Bench of Oak" (current record)
      - "Seat in Window all Gold"
      - "Piano Bench of Gold"
      - "White Mahog. Toilet Seat"
      - "Piano Bench of Mahog."

Description

Design drawing titled "Piano Bench of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular bench has over-the-rail upholstered top with a single row of metal tacks along all edges; rectangular corner blocks with carved quatrefoils; four legs with ring, vasiform and block turnings; and turned ovoid feet. H-shaped stretcher with fully carved sides is partially depicted. Title, design notes, "11314" and "10490 / E. D. Adams" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

benches (furniture)
piano benches
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 5/8 x 5 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.007.003.003

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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