"Commode of Sabricue"

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1907-03-16

GUSN

GUSN-303672

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes."
Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes. -- Page 4
"Commode of Sabricue"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes."
    - Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes. -- Page 4
      - "Night Table of Teak and Gold"
      - "Commode of Sabricue" (current record)
      - "Commode of Mahogany"
      - Night Table
      - "Commode of White Mahog."
      - Night Table
      - "Oval Somno of White Maple"
      - "Commode of White Maple"
      - "Painted Commode"
      - Night Table
      - "Night Table"

Description

Design drawing titled "Commode of Sabricue" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular night table has overhanging top with beaded molding below; one shallow drawer with two round pulls; square legs; one cabinet below; and four cuffed spade feet. Cabinet door has inlaid or painted garland and swag ornamentation; legs may be reeded or have painted or inlaid stringing. Title, design notes, "11539," and "19811" are handwritten on drawing. Also handwritten are "Mar. 16 - 1907 / J. B. W." and "Made for Edward Goepper."

Details

Descriptive Terms

night tables
Neoclassical
design drawings

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in pencil (3 3/8 x 2 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.014.001.002

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings

Description Level

Item

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