1880-1973, undated
GUSN-311010
This file consists of 21 drawings rendered in pencil on trace. Drawings depict case furniture manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, or their successor Irving and Casson - A H. Davenport Co. Some drawings are more developed and contain information such as measurements; other drawings are very rough sketches. Types of furnishings shown include chests, commodes, bookcases and bookstands. One customer name - Mercantile Library Association (Boston, MA) - was noted. One magazine clipping with an image of a circular bookcase table is also included.
chests (case furniture)
cabinets (case furniture)
chests of drawers
bookcases
bookstands
design drawings
sketches
1 folder containing 21 pencil drawings on trace
CC011
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II
1994
CC011.001.002.001
Probably A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries)
Possibly Irving & Casson
Possibly Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co.
design drawings
sketches
File
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