"Toilet Seat of White Maple"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306376

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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 81
"Toilet Seat of White Maple"
(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 81
      - "Piano Bench of Mahogany"
      - "Bench of Mahogany & Inlay - Cane Seat"
      - "Piano Bench of Satinwood & Inlay"
      - "Toilet Seat of White Maple" (current record)
      - Upholstered Bench
      - "Piano Stool"
      - "Piano Bench of Mahogany & Inlay"

Description

Design drawing titled "Toilet Seat of White Maple" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular bench has upholstered cushion; sides with straight crest rails above horizontal splats; four flared side supports with carved rosettes at ends; straight apron; and four tapered square legs with spade feet. Title, design notes, "For Mrs. Mrs. James Wood 19727" and "11305" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

benches (furniture)
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 1/2 x 7 7/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.007.004.004

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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