1880-1914, undated
GUSN-306967
Design drawing titled "Small Bureau of Cherry (Painted)" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Rectangular low chest of drawers has overhanging marble top; five drawers with bail handles in a two-over-three graduated arrangement; fluted stiles; and acanthus carved feet. Title, design notes, "Made for C. Vanderbilt Room 7 / Job 27909," "J. B. W." and "11481" are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (4 x 4 1/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.001.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1873-1942
Item
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