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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307008
Design drawing titled "Bureau of Mahotany and Gilt Brass" rendered in ink on trace. Front view is shown. Rectangular dresser has overhanging top; backboard with concave corners; apron with oval patarae on corner bloacks and foliate garlands at center; two drawers with round pulls and key excutcheons; square stiles with carved female bust at top; straight skirt with geometic motif at center; and block feet with palmettes. Oval mirror frame has beaded interior molding and is attached to dresser by two columnar supports with pineapple finials. Applied brass ornamentation may include items such as finials, apron patarae and central design, skirt decoration and palmettes. Title is handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (7 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.008.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
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