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"Music Cabinet of Mahog."

Description

Design drawing titled "Music Cabinet of Mahog." rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular cabinet has overhanging top with molded edge; case divided into two sections; and four short square tapered legs with cuffs and casters. Top section of case has two doors with string inlay around perimeter and interior sliding trays; lower section is open with two vertical dividers. Title and notes on cabinet features are handwritten in pencil.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cabinets (case furniture)
case furniture
music cabinets
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

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

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.001.011.001

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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