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Serving Table #3012

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-314277

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Description

Black-and-white photograph of neoclassical D-shaped server. Serving table has overhanging top with molded edge; central frieze which projects slightly; two shallow side drawers with branch veneer, oval brasses and bail handles; and six tapered reeded round legs with cuffs. Central frieze has fluting and carved wheat stalks and oval rosettes. Handwritten notes on page include: A. H. Davenport Co. detail number 3012, dimensions, and note on wood type.

Details

Descriptive Terms

servers (sideboards)
Neoclassical
Federal
photographs
black-and-white photographs

Physical Description

1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.005.023

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

photographs
black-and-white photographs

Description Level

Item

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