Console Table

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306828

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Large Tables."
Large Tables. -- Page 67
Console Table
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown; plan of top is also provided. Renaissance Revival-style rectangular table has overhanging top with carved edge; apron with carved quatrefoils on corner blocks; straight back panel connecting top to base; two large fluted front legs with scrolled top carved with rosettes and acanthus leaves and large paw feet; and base with molded rim and concave front. "Prudential Ins. Co. Pres. Office. N. Y. O. 14480" and "2176 / 41313" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
Renaissance Revival
console tables
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (8 1/4 x 10 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.003.011.002

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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