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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1973, undated

GUSN

GUSN-311020

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Description

This file consists of 16 drawings rendered in pencil on trace. Drawings depict tables 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 tables shown include console tables, card tables, gate-leg tables, nesting tables, library tables, and side tables.NO customer names were noted.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
console tables
nesting tables
gate-leg tables
card tables
library tables (writing tables)
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 folder containing 16 pencil drawings on trace

Collection Code

CC011

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1994

Reference Code

CC011.001.002.002

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Description Level

File

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