1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307003
Design drawing titled "Bureau of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Rectangular dresser has overhanging top with ovolo corners; backboard with concave corners; four drawers with round pulls in a two-over-two arrangement; rectangular panel between two top drawers with carved, inlaid or painted decoration; straight skirt; round columnar front stiles; and tapered cylindrical feet with cuffs. Rectangular mirror frame has arched pediment and is attached to dresser by two round columnar supports with pineapple finials. Title is handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (10 3/4 x 6 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.007.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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