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"Hall Table of Oak"

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306886

Description

Design drawing titled "Hall Table of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown; plan of top is also provided. Rectangular table has overhanging top with molded edge; shallow apron with convex curve in middle of lower edge, English oak veneer within geometric carved panel, and rectangular corner blocks; one drawer in apron; four turned legs with rings and cylinder above acanthus carved base; short carved bun feet; and box stretcher. Title, design notes, "Mrs. G. L. Stone / 3 - 12 - 1906" and "11353" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (6 5/8 x 7 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.003.024.001

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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