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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307055
Design drawing titled "Dressing Case of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Rectangular cabinet has overhanging top; four central drawers with bail handles flanked on either side by a cupboard with inlaid patera at center and inlaid bellflowers on stiles; sliding tray drawers inside cupboards; and solid base with molded top rim. Rectangular mirror has molded frame and is secured to cabinet top by two square panels with shaped brackets and narrow shelves on top. Title and design notes are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
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1 design drawing in pencil (8 3/8 x 10 3/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.018.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
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