1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307156
Design drawing titled "Bureau" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top; shallow curved backboard; five drawers in a two-over-three arrangement; round pulls on top drawers and bail handles on lower drawers; straight skirt with molded lower edge; recessed rectangular panels on sides; and bun feet. Rectangular mirror has arched crest and is attached to backboard by two tapered round columnar supports with ovoid and ring turnings and finials. Title and "14006" are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (8 1/2 x 5 7/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.041.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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