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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307169
Design drawing titled "Chest of Drawers" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular chest of drawers has overhanging top with molded edge; shallow backboard with shaped ends; four drawers with bail handles in a two-over-two graduated arrangement; key escutcheons on lower drawers; straight skirt; square stiles; and tapered square feet with cuffs. Simple two-shelf book rack is hung on wall above chest. Title and dimensions are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
bookshelves
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1 design drawing in pencill (7 1/2 x 6 3/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.044.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
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