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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307075
Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Chippendale-style rectangular bureau has slighlty projecting front center section; overhanging top with molded edge; shallow backboard with shaped ends; four drawers iwith bail handles and bat-wing back plates; large carved anthemion on center of top drawer; reeded stiles; straight skirt with molded lower edge; and large ball-and-claw feet. Rectangular mirror rests on backboard and has frame with beaded interior molding; shaped crest with scrolled cut outs; and carved phoenix in center open medallion. "12098" and "12154" are handwritten on drawing beside mirror and chest, respectively.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
looking glasses
Chippendale
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (10 3/4 x 6 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.024.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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