"Flat Top Desk"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305913

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Writing Desks and Tables."
Writing Desks and Tables. -- Page 44
"Flat Top Desk"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Writing Desks and Tables."
    - Writing Desks and Tables. -- Page 44
      - "Mahogany Writing Table"
      - "Mahogany Writing Table"
      - "Flat Top Desk" (current record)
      - Flat Top Desk

Description

Design drawing titled "Flat Top Desk" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Rectangular desk has pedestal desk form with top supported at each end by a pedestal of drawers; overhanging top with molded edge; four drawers with bail handles in each pedestal; one shallow center drawer; retractable sliding writing surface above top drawer in each pedestal; and rectangular base with molded top rim on each pedestal. Title, design notes, "Merchants Laclede Bank of St. Louis" and "3145" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

desks
pedestal desks
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in pencil (4 1/2 x 6 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.010.008.003

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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