Night Table

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303676

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes."
    - Commodes. Wash-Stands. Clothes Poles. Umbrella Stands. Wardrobes. -- Page 4
      - "Night Table of Teak and Gold"
      - "Commode of Sabricue"
      - "Commode of Mahogany"
      - Night Table
      - "Commode of White Mahog."
      - Night Table (current record)
      - "Oval Somno of White Maple"
      - "Commode of White Maple"
      - "Painted Commode"
      - Night Table
      - "Night Table"

Description

Untitled design drawing of a night table rendered in pencil on trace. Front and top views are shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular night table has overhanging bowed top with molded edge and inlaid banding along edges; one shallow drawer below supported by four carved and fluted columns; one cabinet below; four carved tapered feet; and inlaid or painted ornamentaion including garland, swags and foliage on drawer front and legs. Dimensions, "11569," "Mahogany" and "For C. L. Winthrop" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

night tables
Neoclassical
design drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 7/8 x 2 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.014.001.006

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings

Description Level

Item

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