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Wall Mirror

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1915-03-30

GUSN

GUSN-306441

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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil and colored pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular mirror has molded frame; large Prince of Wales feather center finial; and cascading foliate garlands on top extending down a portion of sides. Design notes, "N. M. White," "Like 43345 simplified" and "Traced for Factory / March 30, 1915" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mirrors
wall mirrors
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

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

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.007.012.002

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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