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"Gold Mirror"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1907-04-12

GUSN

GUSN-306419

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Description

Design drawing titled "Gold Mirror" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Neoclassical-style oval mirror frame has molded edge; finial composed of Prince of Wales feather atop a trumpet-shaped platform; and trailing scrolled garlands below finial, on upper sides and on bottom. Title, design notes, "For J. J. Albright 29434," "April 12 - 1907 / J. B W." and "1531" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mirrors
wall mirrors
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (5 1/2 x 3 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.007.011.005

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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