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"Bureau Painted"

Description

Design drawing titled "Bureau Painted" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Rectangular chest of drawers has overhanging top with molded edge; four drawers; square stiles with painted bellflowers; straight skirt; and tapered fluted cylindrical feet with carved tops. Title, dimensions, "J. J. Astor 28090" and "11960" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chests of drawers
dressers (cupboards)
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 5/8 x 5 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.012.046.003

Date Notes

John Jacob Astor died in 1912.

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Other People

Astor, John Jacob, IV, 1864-1912

Description Level

Item

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