1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307216
Design drawing titled "Bureau & Bookcase of Mahog." rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Rectangular bookcase has flat top; molded cornice; carved frieze; two hinged glass doors with wood frames and muntins in a diamond-shaped pattern; four adjustable interior shelves; and molded base. Lower case has three graduated drawers with bail handles and key escutcheons; and rectangular base with molded upper edge. Title, design notes, "J. W. Wadsworth 30177" and "11927" are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
bookcases
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (8 x 5 7/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.053.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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