1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307174
Design drawing titled "Bureau of Cherry Painted" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular chest of drawers has overhanging top; 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; straight skirt; front fluted stiles; and one tapered square foot with carved acanthus leaves. Other feet have tapered round reeded feet with carved caps.Titl, design notes, "Made for C. Vanderbilt 27911" and "11480" are handwritten on drawing.
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
CC010.001.012.045.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1873-1942
Item
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