"Gate Leg Table of Mahogany or Oak"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306793

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Large Tables."
Large Tables. -- Page 6
"Gate Leg Table of Mahogany or Oak"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Large Tables."
    - Large Tables. -- Page 6
      - "Gate Leg Table of Mahogany or Oak" (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Gate Leg Table of Mahogany or Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Round drop-leaf table has two D-shaped leaves; four stationary legs with rectangular blocks and spiral turnings above turned bun feet; straight box stretcher; and two swinging legs of same design with stretchers. Title and "3547" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
gate-leg tables
dropleaf tables
William and Mary
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in pencil (5 7/8 x 5 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.003.006.001

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Description Level

Item

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