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"Low Boy of Mahogany"

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307207

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Description

Design drawing titled "Low Boy of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Chippendale-style low chest of drawers has overhanging top with molded edge; four drawers with bail handles and bat-wing backplates in a one-over-three arrangement; key escutcheon on top drawer; reeded pilasters on stiles; curved shaped skirt with volutes and shell; and four cabriole legs with foliate-carved knees and pad feet. Title is handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chests of drawers
low chests
Chippendale
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 3/4 x 6 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.012.051.004

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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