Cabinet with glass doors

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-293847

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Cabinets. Bookcases."
Cabinets. Bookcases. -- Page 2
Cabinet with glass doors
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Cabinets. Bookcases."
    - Cabinets. Bookcases. -- Page 2
      - Cabinet with glass doors (current record)
      - "Cabinet of Mahogany"

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil and ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular cabinet has overhanging top with low backsplash; two interior shelves; two glass doors with muntins forming diamond-shaped lozenges; and four square tapered legs. Center of backsplash has rectangular tablet with carved or painted basket of fruit.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cabinets (case furniture)
case furniture
Sheraton
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (6 1/8 x 6 1/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.001.002.001

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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