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"Extension Table"

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305822

Description

Design drawing titled "Extension Table" rendered in pencil on trace. Side view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Extension dining table has rectangular overhanging top with rounded corners; straight apron with molded edge and carved blocks at corners; four corner and two center tapered round columnar legs with octagonal bases; and carved motifs on octagonal bases of corner legs. Title, design notes and "For Mrs. MacVeagh" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
dining tables
extension dining tables
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (10 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.005.017.001

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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