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"Mirror"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306446

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Description

Design drawing titled "Mirror" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Mirror has trapezoidal shape with extended section at center top; molded frame; central carved ornament of cherub face on top of frame surmounted by foliate garland and other items; fluted and carved column with ball finials on either side on center ornament; two large carved scrolls with rosettes at ends extending form columns to midpoint of mirror sides; and large carved flower at bottom of mirror frame flanked by scrolls. Title, design notes, "for Mrs. Richardson" and "11851" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mirrors
wall mirrors
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (6 x 3 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.007.012.006

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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