"Toilet Table"

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305601

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Description

Design drawing titled "Toilet Table" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Toilet or dressing table has scurved back and concave front; overhanging top with molded edge; two deep cupboards with curved doors flanking a shallow center drawer; round pulls; painted garlands, swags and bellflowers on stiles and curved drawer front; tapered square legs with spade feet. Rectangular mirror frame has arched crest with scrolled ears; painted decoration on rim; and two trestle-like supports. Title, design note, and "Cal" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dressing tables
tables (support furniture)
mirrors
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in ink (5 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.013.013.002

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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