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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307073
Design drawing titled "Chest of Drawers of Manhogany and Inlay" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Neoclassical-style bowfront bureau has overhanging top with inlaid banding on front edge; four drawers in a graduated arrangement; curved skirt with molded lower edge; inlaid banding on drawer fronts and skirt; and French feet. Queen Anne-style rectangular wall mirror has shaped scrolled crest with gilded Prince of Wales feather motif within center pierced circular medallion; conforming base and inlaid banding. Title, design notes, "J. M. Lasell" and "468" are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
wall mirrors
Queen Anne Style
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (12 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.024.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
"Mahogany and Inlay Bureau"
Bureau and Mirror #12645 and Bureau #468
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