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"Commode #28 "B" Night Table #28 "A""

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303685

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Description

Design drawing titled "Commode #28 "B" Night Table #2 8"A"" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Coordinating Sheraton-style commode and night table both have rectangular overhanging top; one shallow drawer and four square legs terminating in brass cuffs and feet. Night table has lower shelf; commode has lower cupboard with right-hinged door and oval pull. Commode also has partial low gallery on top. Title, design notes and dimensions are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

night tables
Sheraton
Neoclassical
design drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (8 1/4 x 10 5/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.014.002.002

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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