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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307036
Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view of bureau or dresser and wall mirror is shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular dresser has recessed compartment on top containing two shallow drawers with turned stiles, and backboard above with cut out ears; two shallow drawers in one tier above four drawers; round pulls on all drawers; turned stiles with carved acanthus leaves atop spiral twist columns; straight skirt with molded edge; and short vasiform and ring turned legs terminating in small bun feet. Rectangular wall mirror frame is gilded and has half spool and ring turnings on all sides. Design notes and "Schaffner" are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
wall mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (8 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.013.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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