1880-1914, undated
GUSN-306507
Design drawing titled "Toilet Glass" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Dressing or toilet glass has short rectangular case with overhanging molded top; two shallow drawers in one tier; three carved projecting scrolls flanking drawers; molded bottom rim; two columnar supports with finials and carved ovoid bases which attach to top of case. and adjustable oval mirror attached to supporting arms at midpoint of sides.. Title and "for Mrs. Chas. Head" are handwritten on drawing.
mirrors
dressing glasses
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (8 1/8 x 10 1/2 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.007.015.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
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