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Rectangular Table and Mirror

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306902

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular table has overhanging top with molded edge; apron with two shallow drawers with bail handles, shaped lower edge, and applied half-spindles on corners and between drawers; two rear legs with ovoid, ring, ball, and vasiform turnings; three front legs with ovoid, ring, ball turnings and reeded tapered section; box stretcher; and turned feet. Queen Anne-style rectangular mirror has shaped pediment with cut out ears; open medalliion with trefoil motif; and beaded molding along interior edge. "3279" and "3283" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
console tables
mirrors
wall mirrors
Queen Anne Style
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

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

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.003.029.001

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

Related Items

Table #11228 and Table #3283

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