1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307160
Design drawing titled "Chest of Drawers" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Rectangular chest of drawers has serpentine front; canted corners; conforming overhanging top with molded edge; five drawers with bail handles and key escutcheons; canted stiles with carved ornaments at top; curved skirt with carved volutes and foliage; cabriole legs with carved knees; and scroll toe feet with pegs. Title is handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (8 x 6 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.042.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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