1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305932
Design drawing titled "Mahogany Library Table" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Library table has overhanging rectangular top; identical front and back, each with retractable writing shelf, one drawer, and lower shelf on each side of kneehole opening; shallow drawer with two round pulls and retractable shelf below on each side; and eight square legs with carved fluting and foliage motif at bottom. Title, design notes, "J. F. Byers 49658" and "243" are handwritten on drawing. Noted name refers to J. Frederic Byers of Sewickley, PA.
library tables (writing tables)
writing tables
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (4 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.010.017.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
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