1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307153
Design drawing titled "Mahog. Bureau" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top; narrow backboard; four drawers with bail handles in a two-over-two arrangement; rectangular plaque between two top drawers with inlaid, painted or carved kylix with swags; straight skirt; square stiles with inlaid, painted or carved bellflowers; and block feet with concealed casters. Oval mirror has narrow frame and is attached to backboard by two tapered round columnar supports with pineapple finials. Title, design notes, "C. F. Bates 28170 / N. Y. 7755 34052 = Chief" and "11935" are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (7 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.040.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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