"Dining Table of Oak"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305818

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

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

Description

Design drawing titled "Dining Table of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular extension dining table has overhanging top with rounded corners and carved edge; straight apron; pedestal support formed of four round columns with ringed bases; cruciform base with carved panels, diamonds and foliate motifs on sides, four large protruding carved scroll brackets, and carved lower edge; and four square feet with sunken casters. Title, design notes, "A. W. Hard 48415" and "7629" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
dining tables
extension dining tables
pedestal tables
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in pencil (5 5/8 x 9 5/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.005.015.003

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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