"Cabinet of Satinwood"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-293869

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Cabinets. Bookcases."
Cabinets. Bookcases. -- Page 3
"Cabinet of Satinwood"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Cabinets. Bookcases."
    - Cabinets. Bookcases. -- Page 3
      - "Cabinet of Satinwood" (current record)
      - Cabinet with glass doors and sides
      - "Mahogany China Cabinet"

Description

Design drawing titled "Cabinet of Satinwood" rendered in pencil on trace. Frront, side and top views are shown. Cabinet has one narrow drawer and one lower shelf, supported by four tall narrow flaring legs; recessed top section with arched pediment, flanked on each side by a recessed section with a glass door revealing an interior shelf. A mirror and small drawer are below arch. Drawers have center round pulls and painted or carved garland ornamentation. Title, design notes and "11528" is handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cabinets (case furniture)
case furniture
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in pencil (6 1/4 x 3 7/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.001.003.001

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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