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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307113
Design drawing titled "Bureau" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top; four drawers with bail handles in a two-over-two arrangement; rectangular plaque between two top drawers with carved, painted or inlaid kylix in an oval cartouche and quarter fans; square stiles; and rectangular base with molded top edge. Rectangular mirror has wide frame and is attached to rear of bureau top by two tall shaped brackets with narrow shelves at top. Title is handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (7 3/4 x 6 3/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.030.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
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