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Watercolor -- Gold Mirror and Federal Table

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1973, undated

GUSN

GUSN-314674

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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor. Front view is shown. Drawing depicts a view of an interior wall. A rectangular mirror with gilded frame is hung on a red wall. Below the mirror is a Federal-style table with overhanging top, straight apron, and tapered straight legs. Table has inlaid or painted decoration including stringing, bellflowers on the legs, and a curvilinear motif on the apron. Mirror and table are framed by full-length blue-green draperies with red and gold tiebacks and a coordinating valence.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mirrors
wall mirrors
tables (support furniture)
side tables
draperies (curtains)
Federal
interior design
design drawings
renderings (drawings)

Physical Description

1 watercolor rendering (10 5/8 x 4 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC011

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2014

Reference Code

CC011.011.003

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

design drawings
renderings (drawings)

Description Level

Item

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