1880-1904, undated
GUSN-294359
Design drawing titled "Sideboard of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and top views are shown. Classical Revival-style rectangular sideboard has two tall cupboards separated by tier of two drawers. Cupboards have tops with molded edges; fluted pilasters; tapered cuffed round feet with carved rosettes at top; and adjustable interior shelves. High splashboard with curved edge is above center section. String inlay or carved outlining of splashboard, drawers, door panels. Title, dimensions, design notes and "for J. Malcolm Forbes" are handprinted in pencil. Also handwritten is "Also A. L. Hopkins Very Similar Nov. 28 - ? F.E.J."
sideboards (furniture)
Classical Revival (European revival style)
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (9 x 11 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.002.008.002
J. Malcolm Forbes died February 19, 1904.
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
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