1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307063
Design drawing titled "Dressing Case" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Rectangular cabinet has overhanging top; four central drawers with branch veneer and bail handles; one cupboard with inlaid patera at center on each side of center drawers; inlaid bellflowers on stiles; inlaid kylix on top drawer; 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, design notes, "Mr. Draper 37635" and "11911" are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (8 1/4 x 7 1/2 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.020.004
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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