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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305594
Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Front view of dressing table and attached mirror is shown; top plan of table is also shown. Neoclassical-style toilet or dressing table has rectangular form; two shallow recessed drawers with round pulls at center of top; overhanging top; case with satinwood veneer panels, one drawer with molded trim on either side of shallow central drawer with pierced and curved skirt; ring and vasiform turnings above tapered reeded round legs with cuffs and turned ovoid feet. Rectangular mirror frame has molded rim; arched top with carved, painted or inlaid kylix with garlands; urn finials; and two scrolled support arms that attach to top of recessed drawers.
dressing tables
tables (support furniture)
mirrors
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (9 5/8 x 5 3/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.013.012.004
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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