1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307006
Design drawing titled "Bureau" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Rectangular dresser has bowed front; overhanging top with molded edge; five drawers with bail handles in a two-over-three arrangement; inlaid or painted kylix and garlands on rectangular panel between two top drawers; square stiles with inlaid or painted bellflowers straight skirt with molded edge; and short carved feet. Oval wall mirror has ornately carved foliate and scrolled pediment and foliate scrolls at base. Title is handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
wall mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (10 3/4 x 6 1/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.008.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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