1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307163
Design drawing titled "Chest of Drawers" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular chest of drawers has serpentine front; canted corners; conforming overhanging top with molded edge; case with two drawers on each side of center cupboard and three wide drawers below; cupboard with two hinged doors; canted stiles with carved ornaments at top; curved skirt with carved volutes and foliage; short cabriole legs with carved knees; scroll toe feet with pegs; and carved beaded molding on drawer fronts and cupboard doors. Title is handwritten on drawing but is partially cut off.
chests of drawers
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1 design drawing in pencil (4 5/8 x 5 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.042.005
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
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