"Piano Bench of Mahog."

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306187

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Pianos. Mirrors. Billiard Tables. Benches, Screens."
Pianos. Mirrors. Billiard Tables. Benches. Screens. -- Page 80
"Piano Bench of Mahog."
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Pianos. Mirrors. Billiard Tables. Benches, Screens."
    - Pianos. Mirrors. Billiard Tables. Benches. Screens. -- Page 80
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      - "Piano Bench of Mahog." (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Piano Bench of Mahog." rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Rectangular bench has upholstered top; apron with larged carved corner blocks; four tapered legs with molded edges; box stretcher with molded edges; and four ring turned feet with carved ornamentation. Title, design notes and "11307" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

benches (furniture)
piano benches
design drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (3 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.007.003.007

Record Details

Originator

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

Material Type

design drawings

Description Level

Item

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