1880-1914, undated
GUSN-306374
Design drawing titled "Bench of Mahogany & Inlay - Cane Seat" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular bench has loose upholstered cushion over a caned seat; spiral-turned side rails with central plaques with inlay ornamentation; four flared side supports with carved rosettes at ends; straight apron with inlaid stringing and quatrefoils on corner blocks; and four tapered square legs with cuffs and inlaid stringing. Title, design notes, "For Mrs. Mrs. J. G. Moore N. Y. 13653 Job 40000" and "11334" are handwritten on drawing.
benches (furniture)
piano benches
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (4 x 8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.007.004.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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