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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307005
Design drawing titled "Bureau" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Rectangular dresser has overhanging top with molded edge; shallow backboard; four drawers with bail handles in a two-over-two arrangement; square stiles with inlaid or painted bellflowers and stringing; straight skirt; and tapered reeded feet with cuffs. Rectangular mirror frame has demilune pediment with carved ribbon and bow motif at top and is attached to dresser by two reeded columnar supports with turned finials and carved acanthus leaves at base. Title is handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (7 1/8 x 6 1/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.007.004
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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