1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307176
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; cupboard with two hinged doors; three drawers with bail handles and key escutcheons; straight skirt; square molded stiles with carved twisted rope molding; recessed panels on sides and cupboard doors; carved molding on drawer fronts, cupboard doors and side panels; and carved fluted tapered round feet. Title, design notes and "Det 1787" are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
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1 design drawing in pencil (6 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.045.005
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
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