"Writing Table of Mahogany"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305991

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Writing Desks and Tables."
Writing Desks and Tables. -- Page 149
"Writing Table of Mahogany"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Writing Desks and Tables."
    - Writing Desks and Tables. -- Page 149
      - "Desk of Mahogany and Inlay"
      - "Writing Table of Mahogany" (current record)
      - "Writing Table"
      - "Mahogany and Inlay Writing Table"
      - "Writing Table Painted Grey-Green & White"
      - "Writing Table"

Description

Design drawing titled "Writing Table of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular writing desk has bowed front; conforming top with molded edge; two drawers with round pulls; and four tapered square legs with cuffed feet. Recessed compartment on three sides of top has nine pigeonholes, two small cupboards, and two bins with sloping lids. Title, design notes, "1817" and "J. R., Andrews 48335" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

writing tables
writing desks
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in pencil (4 3/4 x 5 7/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.010.032.002

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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