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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306836

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Large Tables."
Large Tables. -- Page 68
Library Table
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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Large Tables."
    - Large Tables. -- Page 68
      - Library Table (current record)

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular table has overhanging top with molded edge and dentil carving below; lower shelf with molded edges; and supporting panel at each end. Each shaped panel has two very large scrolls carved with foliage; paw feet; male human figure in classical dress holding fabric swag in center; and carved trestle-style base. "P. M. Warburg" and "#11639" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
Renaissance Revival
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (7 3/4 x 16 1/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.003.012.001

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

Related Items

Table #11639

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