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1908-10-10
GUSN-307067
Design drawing titled "Bureau of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top; four drawers in a two-over-two arrangement with top two drawers having projecting curved fronts; stiles formed of turned spiral twist columns; straight skirt; turned ovoid rear feet; and carved paw feet in front. Rectangular mirror with arched crest is attached to bureau by two S-shaped scrolled arms atop a long shallow base at rear of bureau. Title, design notes, "For Mr. J. G. Cannon / N. Y. Order No. 21139, " "12371" and "Detailed Oct. 10 - 08 - J. P. H." are handwritten on drawing. J. P. H refers to James P. Harrington, a designer employed by A. H. Davenport Co.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (8 3/4 x 8 1/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.021.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
Bureau and Mirror #12371 and Bureau and Mirror #12137
"Bureau of Mahogany"
"Chest of Drawers of Mahogany"
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