"Mahog. Table"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1902-11-06

GUSN

GUSN-306854

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Large Tables."
Large Tables. -- Page 89
"Mahog. Table"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Large Tables."
    - Large Tables. -- Page 89
      - "Mahog. Table" (current record)
      - Library Table
      - Library Table

Description

Design drawing titled "Mahog. Table" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular table has overhanging top with molded foliate-carved edge; two large supporting scrolls at each end; and trestle-style base with foliate carving and bracket feet. Title, design notes, "H. H. Skinner" and "detailed Nov. 6 - 1902 J. P. H." are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
library tables (writing tables)
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (5 1/2 x 9 5/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.003.015.001

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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