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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306873

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Large Tables."
Large Tables. -- Page 91
Library Table
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Large Tables."
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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Rectangular table has overhanging top with molded and carved edge; plain apron; shelf below; and supporting panel at each end. Each lyre-shaped panel is framed by two large scrolls; has carved foliage, rosettes, and cartouches; and rests on a shaped trestle-style base with scrolled feet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
library tables (writing tables)
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (5 5/8 x 11 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.003.017.002

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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