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"Mirror - All Gold"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306508

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Description

Design drawing titled "Mirror - All Gold" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular mirror frame has tri-partite design with wide center mirror and two narrower side mirrors; flat cornice with bead molding; plain frieze; four pilasters with carved faceted capitals; and molded base. Title, design notes and "Det. #12445" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mirrors
wall mirrors
overmantel mirrors
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (5 1/8 x 9 1/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.007.016.001

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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