"Table of Oak"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1903-12-09

GUSN

GUSN-306879

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Large Tables."
Large Tables. -- Page 92
"Table of Oak"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Large Tables."
    - Large Tables. -- Page 92
      - "Table of Oak" (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Table of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views of a table and armchair are shown; top plan of table is also provided. Long oval table has overhanging top with molded edge; shallow plain apron; two large pedestal legs with ring, vasiform and cylinder turnings; two trestle-style bases with bracket feet; and stretcher with ring, vasiform, and ball turnings. Armchair has raked back with straight crest rail; vasiform splat; shaped seat; shaped arms with scroll handholds; box stretchers; straight front legs; and raked back legs. Title, design notes, "For S. D. Warren & Co." and "made by R. B. and sent to Factory Dec. 9' 03 / sketch among Mr. Perkins." are handwritten on drawing. Last inscription is partially cut off on left side.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
armchairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in pencil (10 x 13 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.003.018.001

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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