"Paper Case of Oak"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303096

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Miscellaneous. Easels. Pedestals. Clocks."
Miscellaneous. Easels. Pedestals. Clocks. -- Page 120
"Paper Case of 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 120
      - "Oak Stand for Globe, Made for C. C. Walker Esq."
      - "Oak Bulletin Board in Trophy Room Yale Gymnasium"
      - "Oak Globe Stand for N. B. Ream"
      - "Stationery Rack of Cherry"
      - "Paper Case Knickerbocker Trust Co."
      - "Paper Case of Oak" (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Paper Case of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view of side is shown; top view is also present. Rectangular tray has central paper storage compartment with seven stepped vertical slots; four pen holders on sides of paper storage; two ink wells; and two shallow depressions for storage of other desk supplies. Title and dimensions are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

letter racks
desk sets
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in pencil on trace (5 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.015.005.006

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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