1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307158
Design drawing titled "Bureau of Maple with Painted Decoration" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top; shallow backboard with shaped ends; five drawers with round pulls in a two-over-three arrangement; straight skirt; square stiles; and tapered square feet with cuffs. Rectangular mirror has narrow frame with shaped crest and is attached to backboard by two tapered square columnar supports with urn finials. Painted decoration includes garlands and swags on rectangular panel between top drawers; bellflowers on stiles; garlands on mirror crest; and stringing over entire surface. Title and "14166" are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (9 5/8 x 6 1/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.041.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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