1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307226
Design drawing titled "Chest of Drawers" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular chest of drawers has overhanging top; shallow backboard; seven drawers with bail handles in a two-over-five arrrangement; key escutcheons on five lower drawers; base with molded rim; and simple bracket feet. Rectangular mirror has narrow frame and is attached to backboard by two tapered square supporting columns with turned finials. Title and "216" are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (cupboards)
mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (7 1/8 x 5 5/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.056.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
Dressing Table #118, Bureau and Mirror #408, Bureau #216 and Toilet Mirror #153
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