1880-1914, undated
GUSN-306377
Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Empire-style rectangular bench has upholstered top with single row of metal tacks along lower edge; low upholstered cylindrical sides with carved rosettes on ends; inlaid floral motifs and stringing on skirt and corner blocks; four tapered round legs with carved top and bottoms; and ovoid feet. Design notes are handwritten on drawing.
benches (furniture)
piano benches
Neoclassical
Empire (style)
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (4 7/8 x 6 3/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.007.004.005
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
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