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Writing Table #3320

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1913-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-314464

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Description

Black-and-white photograph of a writing table. William and Mary-style writing table has rectangular top with molded edge; apron with arched center section and two flanking shallow drawers with maple veneer front and ring pulls; retractable slide in both side aprons; eight legs with ring, ovoid and trumpet turnings; and H-stretcher on each side with connecting cneter stretcher. Handwritten notes on page include wood types, dimensions and A. H. Davenport Co. detail number 3320.

Details

Descriptive Terms

writing tables
tables (support furniture)
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

CC010.005.145

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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