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1880-1973, undated
GUSN-311021
This file consists of 47 drawings rendered in pencil on trace. Drawings depict a variety of furnishings 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 depicted include flower boxes and stands, pianos, desk accessories such as paper cases and pen holders, globes and stands, radiator covers and screens. Three customer names were noted: Chicago Club (Chicago, IL); Duquesne Club (Pittsburgh, PA); and Knickerbocker Trust Co. (New York, NY).
plant stands
planters (containers)
globes (cartographic spheres)
screens (furniture)
cheval fire screens
folding screens
pen trays
containers for writing equipment
pianos
gates
design drawings
sketches
1 folders containing 47 pencil drawings on trace
CC011
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II
1994
CC011.001.002.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries)
Irving & Casson
Possibly Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co.
design drawings
sketches
File
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