1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307172
Design drawing titled "Chest of Drawers" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular chest of drawers has overhanging top with projecting front corners and molded edge; four drawers with bail handles in a two-over-two arrangement; carved foliate wreath between top two drawers; key escutcheons on lower drawers; recessed panels on sides; carved molding bordering drawer fronts and side panels; straight skirt with carved scrolled drop ornament at front center; carved top corner blocks in front followed by freestanding tapered round reeded columns with carved acanthus leaves at base and plain corner blocks at bottom; and tapered square feet with carved acanthus leaves. Title is handwritten on drawing but is partially cut off.
chests of drawers
dressers (cupboards)
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (5 1/4 x 7 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.045.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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