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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307038
Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neocalssical-style rectangular dresser has overhanging top with molded edge and ovolo front corners; shallow backboard with cut out scrolled ends; two shallow drawers in one tier above three larger drawers; round pulls on top drawers and bail handles on three lower drawers; columnar reeded stiles; straight skirt; short vasiform turned feet in front; and simple bracket rear feet. Oval mirror has narrow frame and is supported by two tapered columnar arrms with carved finials and reeded turnings at base which attach to backboard of dresser.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (8 1/8 x 6 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.014.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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