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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307028
Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top with molded edge and projecting front corners; three drawers with bail handles; carved cartouche on top drawer; shaped skirt with carved central drop shell and foliage ornament; freestanding tapered square columns at corners between upper and lower carved blocks; molded panels on sides; and short acanthus carved feet with pads. Separate rectangular mirror is shown atop bureau and has curved sides and arched top with carved ornamentation throughout.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (9 3/8 x 8 1/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.011.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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