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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307165
Design drawing titled "Chest of Tray Drawers" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided.. Rectangular cabinet has flat overhanging top; molded cornice; frieze with one drawer and carved scrolling pattern across front; tall case with two hinged doors; rectangular recessed panels on doors with carved molding; and straight skirt with molded edges. Two full-length supports in front have top corner blocks with carved paterae; tapered round reeded columns with plain section above and carved acanthus leaves below; carved lower corner block with carved rosettes; and large tapered cylindrical feet with ring turnings. Title and design notes are handwrtten on drawing.
chests of drawers
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1 design drawing in pencil (9 1/4 x 6 1/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.043.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
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