1880-1914, undated
GUSN-306969
Design drawing titled "Bureau of French Walnut" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Rectangular low chest of drawers has overhanging top with carved molded edge; five drawers with bail handles in a two-over-three arrangment; protruding carved animal head between two top drawers; stiles with carved fruit and foliage garlands; carved rails and lower molded case edge; and large paw feet. Title, design notes, "Made for W. C. Whitney / Order 38710" and "11347" are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (4 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.002.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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