1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305889
Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Davenport desk has upper section with narrow gallery and slanted writing surface which is hinged to reveal a a shallow case below; tier of four drawers with bail handles opening of the left side that support rear seaction of case; and four spiral turned legs resting on rectangular blocks in front. "Prudential Ins. Co. / N.Y. O. 14880" and "2183/41235" are handwritten on drawing.
desks
davenports (desks)
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (5 7/8 x 5 3/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.010.002.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
Historic New England is committed to implementing reparative language description for existing collections and creating respectful and inclusive language description for new collections. If you encounter language in Historic England's Collections Access Portal that is harmful or offensive, or you find materials that would benefit from a content warning, please contact [email protected].