1870-1910, undated
GUSN-311117
Design drawing titled "Mahogany Shaving Stand" rendered in pencil. Front view is shown. Stand has rectangular mirror with molded frame and scrolled pediment attached on each side to a fluted supporting column with a ball finial. Columns rest on shallow backboard with molded edge. Case below has recessed top drawer with carved ornament; three lower drawers, each with bat-wing escutcheon and bail handle; shelf below; slender legs with fluted upper section and scroll feet. Title and design notes are handwritten on drawing. Stamped on upper left corner is: "Henry A. Turner & Co. / No. 31 & 29 West Street, / Boston, Mass., / Special Drawing / To be Returned and Used only / for Original Purpose."
shaving stands
mirrors
design drawings
1 design drawing in pencil (12 1/4 x 7 7/8 inches)
CC011
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II
1995-10-24
CC011.002.010
Henry A. Turner & Co. (Designer)
design drawings
Item
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