1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307171
Design drawing titled "Chifonnier" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Rectangular chest has overhanging top; cupboard with two hinged doors followed by four drawers with bail handles; straight skirt; square stiles with twisted rope molding and corner blocks with carved rosettes at top and bottom; and short cylindrical feet with carved caps. Title and design notes are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
chiffonnières (low chests of drawers)
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (8 5/8 x 6 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.044.004
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
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