1903-01-16
GUSN-307143
Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top; four drawers with bail handles in a two-over-two arrangement; straight skirt; square stiles with carved, painted or inlaid trefoil motif and stringing; and tapered cylindrical feet wtih cuffs. Rectangular mirror has curved crest rail with carved scrolls and volutes flanking a chreub face at top; carved molding on inside perimeter. Mirror extends the full width of the bureau and is attached to the rear of the bureau top. Title, design notes, "Mr. Edwards" and "Det 16 Jan. 1903" are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (7 x 10 3/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.039.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
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