"Chest of Phil. Teak"

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1905-11-06

GUSN

GUSN-304508

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Wood Boxes. Chests."
Wood Boxes, Chests. -- Page 100
"Chest of Phil. Teak"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Wood Boxes. Chests."
    - Wood Boxes, Chests. -- Page 100
      - Renaissance Revival Chest
      - "Chest of Phil. Teak" (current record)
      - "Oak Antique Chest"
      - "Cherry Chest"

Description

Design drawing titled "Chest of Phil. Teak" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular chest has overhanging lift-top lid with rounded front corners; front and back panels that extend beyond side panels; cyma-curve cutouts on bottom of front side panels to form feet; brass bail handles on sides; and recessed front panel with large carved rosette within center circular medallion; and gilding on medallion. Title, design notes, "For A. C. Baldwin" and "Sent to Factory Nov. 6 1905 F. E. J." are handwritten on drawing. Also handwritten is "? { 43277 37056."

Details

Descriptive Terms

chests (case furniture)
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (5 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.009.003.002

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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