Overmantel Mirror

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1902-05-31

GUSN

GUSN-306505

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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 110
Overmantel Mirror
(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 110
      - Overmantel Mirror (current record)
      - "Toilet Glass"

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor on paper. Front view is shown. Rectangular mirror frame has tri-partite designwith wide center mirror flanked by two narrower mirrors; arched pediment with fluting, central carved shell, foliage and scolls; four fluted pilasters with urn finials and foliage spirailing around column; side mirrors with semicircular muntins; and molded base. Design notes, "Mrs. P. Ahl," "Detail 3939" and "Det 31 May - 1902" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mirrors
wall mirrors
overmantel mirrors
design drawings
sketches
renderings (drawings)

Physical Description

1 watercolor rendering (8 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.007.015.001

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings
sketches
renderings (drawings)

Description Level

Item

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