"Sideboard of Walnut 13357"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-294305

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Sideboards. Serving Tables."
Sideboards. Serving Tables. -- Page 43
"Sideboard of Walnut 13357"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Sideboards. Serving Tables."
    - Sideboards. Serving Tables. -- Page 43
      - Sideboard
      - "Sideboard of Oak"
      - "Sideboard of Mahogany"
      - "Sideboard of Walnut 13357" (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Sideboard of Walnut 13357" rendered in watercolor and pencil. Front and side views are shown. Renaissance Revival-style sideboard has overhanging top with molded edge; case with paneled sides; one tier of four drawers with drop pulls; central drop pendant on skirt; four front carved scrolled legs with bun feet; turned rear legs with pear feet; and turned stretchers. Drawer fronts and case sides have carved geometric panels; carved scroll bracket on front right and left above stretchers.Title is handprinted in pencil. Stamped on lower left corner is: " Return to / A. H. Davenport Co. / 96 Washington St. / Boston, Mass,"

Details

Descriptive Terms

sideboards (furniture)
Renaissance Revival
design drawings
renderings (drawings)

Physical Descrption

1 rendering in watercolor and pencil (10 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.002.006.004

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

design drawings
renderings (drawings)

Description Level

Item

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