Cheval Glass

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305698

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Toilet Tables. Cheval Glasses."
Toilet Tables. Cheval Glasses. -- Page 170
Cheval Glass
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Toilet Tables. Cheval Glasses."
    - Toilet Tables. Cheval Glasses. -- Page 170
      - Cheval Glass
      - Cheval Glass
      - Cheval Glass (current record)
      - "Cheval Glass"
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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Cheval glass has two curved stiles with scrolled tops; rectangular plinth with convex curved sides, carved scrolls and foliage; quadrangular base; four reverse curve legs with scrolled toes; and casters. Moveable full-length oval mirror has carved ornament at top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cheval glasses
mirrors
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in ink (6 1/8 x 3 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.013.032.003

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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