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Desks, Writing Tables and Secretaries

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1973, undated

GUSN

GUSN-313925

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Description

File folder containing eight design drawings. Seven are rendered in watercolor and pencil; however, one mounted pencil drawing on trace is also included. Drawings depict a variety of secretaries and desks, including ones designed for use in public libraries, designed by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, or their successor, Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co.

Details

Descriptive Terms

design drawings
renderings (drawings)
perspective views

Physical Description

1 folder containing 8 design drawings

Collection Code

CC011

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1994

Reference Code

CC011.001.001.002.002

Record Details

Material Type

design drawings
renderings (drawings)
perspective views

Description Level

File part

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