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Library Desk #243

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-314460

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Description

Black-and-white photograph of a library desk. Library table has overhanging rectangular top; identical front and back, each with retractable writing shelf, one drawer, and lower shelf on each side of kneehole opening; shallow drawer with two round pulls and retractable shelf below on each side; and eight square legs with carved fluting and foliage motif at bottom. Handwritten notes on page include wood types, dimensions and A. H. Davenport Co. detail number 243.

Details

Descriptive Terms

desks
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

CC010.005.141

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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