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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307170
Design drawing titled "Chest of Drawers" rendered in ink on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Rectangular chest of drawers has overhanging top with molded edge; six drawers with bail handles in a two-over-four graduated arrangement; carved swags and garlands between top two drawers; key escutcheons on lower drawers; straight skirt; square front molded stiles with carved bellflowers at top and carved rosettes in bottom corner blocks; and small carved feet. Title and dimensions are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
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1 design drawing in ink (8 3/8 x 6 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.044.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
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