1905-07-26
GUSN-306881
Design drawing titled "Large Table of Am:.Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown; plan showing placement of pedestals and drawers is also provided. Renaissance Revival-style long rectangular table has overhanging top with rounded corners and carved molded edge; apron with carved lower molding and carved quatrefoils in corner blocks; two shallow drawers in apron on each side and one large shallow drawer in apron on each end; two supporting end panels and four central pedestals all resting on H-shaped base; and arched supports joining end panels and each pedestal. End supports each have two Ionic-style columns flanking a central panel with carved medallion and garlands on carved base with animal heads as feet. Central pedestals have tapered square form with carved ornamentation including quatrefoils and foliage. Title, design notes, "For E. S. Draper / July 26, 05" and "3457" are handwritten on drawing.
tables (support furniture)
library tables (writing tables)
Renaissance Revival
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (10 5/8 x 16 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.003.020.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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