1880-1914, undated
GUSN-306000
Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Neoclassical-style writing desk has rectangular form; recessed upper case with flat top and molded cornice; two recessed side cupboards wtith inlaid borders and central oval cartouches with a female profile in each; three shallow drawers wiith round pulls at top between cupboards and above a void; top of lower case with molded rim; lower case with two drawers with bail handles on each side of wide shallow center drawer; inlaid cartouche on center drawer front; four tapered round legs with inlaid stringing and bellflowers; and cuffed feet. "Geo. Draper" is handwritten on drawing.
writing desks
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (7 x 10 1/2 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.010.033.005
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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