"Table of Mahogany"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306884

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Large Tables."
Large Tables. -- Page 99
"Table of Mahogany"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Large Tables."
    - Large Tables. -- Page 99
      - "Table of Mahogany" (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Table of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Side view is shown. Long rectangular table has overhanging top with carved molded edge; shallow apron with molded edges; eight legs with bulb, ring and tapered cylinder turnings; and turned ovoid feet. Left section of top molding is shown more ornately carved than rest of molding; left leg is same shape as others but has foliate carving and reeding. Title, design notes, "For Mrs. Thos. Mackee" and "174" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (7 3/8 x 16 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.003.023.001

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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