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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307200
Design drawing titled "Chest of Drawers and Glass of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Bowfront chest of drawers has overhanging top with molded edge; cabinet with two hinged doors; inlaid or painted basket of flowers with foliate swags on cabinet doors; three graduated drawers with bail handles and key escutcheons; and rectangular base with molded top edge. Small recessed bowfront compartment with one shallow drawer is atop chest. Oval mirror with narrow frame is attached to top of upper compartment by two carving support arms. Title is handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
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sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (9 x 6 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.050.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
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