"Mahogany Writing Table"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305988

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Writing Desks and Tables."
Writing Desks and Tables. -- Page 148
"Mahogany Writing Table"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Writing Desks and Tables."
    - Writing Desks and Tables. -- Page 148
      - "Writing Table of Mahogany"
      - "Mahogany Writing Table" (current record)
      - "Writing Table"

Description

Design drawing titled "Mahogany Writing Table" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Writing table has rectangular top with molded edge; two shallow drawers flanking an arched center apron; and four tapered square legs with cuffed feet. Two storage compartments with two vertical slots each at the rear of the top are connected by a low backboard. Title, design notes, "Fisk & Robinson 47335" and "164" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

writing tables
writing desks
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

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

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.010.031.002

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Description Level

Item

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