1880-1914, undated
GUSN-305986
Design drawing titled "Writing Table of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular writing table has top with molded edge; two drawers with bail handles flanking a shallow center drawer; and four tapered fluted round legs with carved acanthus leaves at top, cuffs and tapered feet. Recessed compartment on three sides of top has drawers, pigeonholes and two bins with sloping lids. Title, design notes, "7946" and "Stock 49214" are handwritten on drawing.
writing tables
writing desks
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (5 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.010.030.005
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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