1880-1973, undated
GUSN-314669
This series consists of three pencil drawings and fourteen watercolor renderings. The design drawings depict a variety of furnishings manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, and their successor Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. Types of furniture include desks, secretaries, tables, chairs and settles, mirrors, and cabinets. Also present are two interior elevations including one for the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
renderings (drawings)
design drawings
sketches
1 folder containing 14 watercolor renderings and 3 pencil drawings; ca. 1.75 linear feet
It is not known when or from whom the seller acquired the items in this series.
CC011
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II
2014
CC011.011
Library & Archives Purchase
Historic New England, Library & Archives Purchase, 2014.
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries)
Irving & Casson
Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co.
renderings (drawings)
design drawings
sketches
Series
The drawings are arranged in order of increasing size so as to minimize the chance of damage. Titles given by the original creators of items are enclosed by quotation marks.
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