Typewriter Desk

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305916

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Writing Desks and Tables."
Writing Desks and Tables. -- Page 46
Typewriter 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 46
      - Typewriter Desk (current record)
      - Desk

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular desk has low wood gallery; lowered top on left side to accomodate a typewriter with kneehole opening below; retractable writing surface and two drawers with bin pulls on right side; rectangular base with molded rim on right side; solid panel on a base with molded edge and recessed square panel supporting left side; and foot rest at rear of kneehole opening. "3724" is handwritten twice on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

desks
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in pencil (7 1/8 x 8 3/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.010.010.001

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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