Pencil Drawing -- China Cupboard

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-311059

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II
1995 Acquisitions -- 1 of 3
Pencil Drawing -- China Cupboard
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II
- 1995 Acquisitions -- 1 of 3
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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil of a cupboard. Front view is shown. Cupboard has upper case with flat overhanging top; molded edge and cornice; plain frieze; fluted pilasters; three doors with inset glass panels; and three interior shelves. Backboard below upper case has two recessed rectangular panels. Upper case is also supported by two front columns with spiral vasiform turnings. Lower cabinet has molded top edge with carved gadrooning; two doors with rectangular recessed panels and ring pulls; reeded pilasters; base with straight skirt and bracket feet. Handwritten on drawing is "3/4 scale."

Details

Descriptive Terms

cabinets (case furniture)
china cabinets
cupboards
design drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (11 1/4 x 8 7/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC011

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1995-10-24

Reference Code

CC011.002.006

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

design drawings

Description Level

Item

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