1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307066
Design drawing titled "Bureau" rendered in pencil and colored pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Rectangular bureau has overhanging top; backboard with two shallow drawers with curved fronts on each end; case with four drawers in a two-over-two arrangement;lower two drawers with slightly recessed bowfronts; freestanding columnar stiles with ring turnings at top and bottom; straight skirt; and short tapered reeded round legs with casters. Rectangular mirror with arched crest is attached to bureau at backboard between drawers by two supporting reeded columnar arms with turned urn finials. Title, design notes, "40720 / A. J. Croll" and "11963" are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil and colored pencil (9 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.021.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
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