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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-293856
Design drawing titled "Cabinet of Mahogany" in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown.. Neoclassical-style rectangular cabinet has overhanging top with inlay; cornice with carved ornaments including oval medallions, garlands, and urns; and side pilasters with carved bellflowers; two doors with inlaid border and carved central oval cartouche topped with a ribbon and bow motif; and short legs with carved acanthus leaves and terminating in ovoid feet. Title,design notes and "For Mrs. Green" are handwritten on drawing.
cabinets (case furniture)
case furniture
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (5 3/8 x 8 9/16 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.001.002.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
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