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"Chest of Tray Drawers of Mahogany"

Description

Design drawing titled "Chest of Tray Drawers of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Rectangular cabinet has overhanging top with ovolo front corners; one tier of two shallow drawers with round pulls; tall cupboard with two hinged doors and interior tray drawers; round columnar stiles with plain top followed by reeded section; straight skirt with molded edge; and tapered ovoid feet with ring turnings. Title and design notes are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chests of drawers
case furniture
cabinets (case furniture)
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (8 x 6 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.012.048.003

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Description Level

Item

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