1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307142
Design drawing titled "Bureau" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top; backboard with concave ends; three drawers with bail handles in a graduated arrangement; square stiles; short tapered square legs with brass cuffs and casters; and painted or inlaid decoration including fruit basket on top drawer and bellflowers and stringing on front stiles. Rectangular mirror has arched crest and is attached to backboard by two tapered columnar supports with turned finials and reeding at base. Title, design notes and "Geo. Sykes" are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (8 x 6 5/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.037.004
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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