"Box for Writing Paper of Mahog. or Oak"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1907-04-03

GUSN

GUSN-303127

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Miscellaneous. Easels. Pedestals. Clocks."
Miscellaneous. Easels. Pedestals. Clocks. -- Page 121
"Box for Writing Paper of Mahog. or Oak"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Miscellaneous. Easels. Pedestals. Clocks."
    - Miscellaneous. Easels. Pedestals. Clocks. -- Page 121
      - Foot Rest
      - "Oak Tray, for Pipes"
      - "Box for Writing Paper of Mahog. or Oak" (current record)
      - "Foot Stool of Oak"
      - Stool
      - "Walnut & Gold Frame"

Description

Design drawing titled "Box for Writing Paper of Mahog. or Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Top and side views are shown. Rectangular storage compartment has three graduated tiers of open slots; curved sides; and molded bottom edge.. Also shown in a view of a model with two compartments. Title, dimensions, design notes and "11589" are handwritten on drawing. Also handwritten are: "32298 Union Club," "34386 E. Sherwin," and "April 3 - 1907 J. B. W."

Details

Descriptive Terms

letter racks
desk sets
design drawings

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in pencil on trace (3 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.015.006.003

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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