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"Carved Cue Rack of Oak"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1907-04-29

GUSN

GUSN-306523

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Description

Design drawing titled "Carved Cue Rack of Oak" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of shelf is also provided. Pool cue rack has square fluted column with turned pinepple finial on a turned plinth; carved bellflowers within flutes; round shelf with molded edge and twelve holes on flat surface affixed midway on column; round base with fluted sides and molded top and bottom edges; and large paw feet. Title, design notes, "For J. T. Pyle N. Y. 8745 30245," "April 29 - 1907 / J. B. W." and "11637" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

racks (supporting devices)
billiards
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

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

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.007.022.001

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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