"Buffet"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-294755

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Description

Design drawing titled "Buffet" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Rectangular buffet or sideboard has recessed upper shelf supported by scrolled brackets with carved acanthus leaves and paneled backboard; lower case with overhanging top with molded edge; two cabinet doors with carved strapwork and rosettes; lower shelf; carved stiles; four legs terminating in bun feet. Title and "for J. W. Paul" are handwritten in pencil.

Details

Descriptive Terms

servers (sideboards)
buffets (sideboards)
design drawings
elevations (orthographic projections)

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in pencil (8 1/8 x 10 5/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.002.028.001

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

design drawings
elevations (orthographic projections)

Description Level

Item

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