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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307134
Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top; tall backboard with curved ends; two narrow drawers on either side of wide cupboard with two hinged doors; two wide drawers in one tier below; rectangular base with molded rim; square recessed panels on sides; and carved circular foliate medallion at center of two cupboard doors. Large three-part rectangular mirror is attached to bureau at backboard and has stationary middle mirror and two shorter moveable side mirrors; narrow plain frame; and reeded columnar support with carved finial at each side. Design notes are handwritten on drawing. Company name and address had been stamped at lower left corner but has been cut off.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (7 7/8 x 9 3/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.035.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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