1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305679
Design drawing titled "Toilet Table" rendered in ink on trace. Front view of dressing table and attached mirror is shown; top plan of table is also presented. Neoclassical-style toilet or dressing table has rectangular form with bowed front; narrow splashboard; overhanging top with molded rim; one drawer with bail handle on either side of shallow center panel; inlaid or carved garland and swag on center panel; columnar stiles with carved cross-hatched surface; tapered and reeded round legs with cuffs; and cylindrical feet. Large rectangular mirror frame with demi-lune crest is supported by two columnar arms with acorn finials and carved scrolled brackets at base. Title and design notes are handwritten on drawing.
dressing tables
tables (support furniture)
mirrors
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (9 7/8 x 5 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.013.026.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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