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1880-1973, undated
GUSN-313793
This file consists of 21 sketches rendered in pencil. Drawings depict case furniture manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, or their successor Irving and Casson - A H. Davenport Co. A few drawings are more developed and contain information such as measurements; however, the vast majority of the drawings are very rough sketches. Some of the sketches are in fragile condition. Types of furnishings shown include cabinets, china cabinets, corner cabinets, hanging wall cabinets and chests. No customer names are noted. Digital images of a selection of sketches from the file are attached to this record.
cabinets (case furniture)
china cabinets
corner cabinets
hanging cabinets
chests (case furniture)
sketches
1 folder containing 21 pencil sketches
CC011
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II
1995
CC011.004.001
Possibly A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries)
sketches
File
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