1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307015
Design drawing titled "Bureau & Glass" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular dresser has overhanging top with molded edge; backboard with concave corners; four drawers with carved moldings and bail handles in a two-over-two arrangement; rectangular panel between two top drawers with carved swag; key escutcheons on lower two drawers; straight skirt; square front stiles with carved twist molding and carved rosettes on lower corner blocks; molded panels on sides; and tapered fluted feet with carved cuffs. Rectangular wall mirror has carved twist molding. Title and design notes are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
wall mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (8 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.009.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
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