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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307138
Design drawing titled "Bureau Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Bureau has serpentine front with ovolo corners; overhanging top and molded edge; tall backboard; three drawers in a graduated arrangement; carved anthemions on top drawer; reeded columnar stiles with carved foliate top section; and turned ovoid feet. Rectangular mirror has arched crest and is attached to backboard by two tapered reeded columnar supports with turned finials and carved foliate motifs at base. Title, design notes, "For Mr. Blinn" and "11594" are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (9 x 5 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.036.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
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