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"Mhg.Writing Tb."

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-305938

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Description

Design drawing titled "Mhg. Writing Tb." rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Rectangular writing table has overhanging top; eight square fluted legs; sliding retractable surface on each end; two drawers with bail handles on each side of shallow center drawer; and lower shelf below on each side. Title, design notes and "Mrs. W. A. Dicks" are handwritten on drawing. Stamped on lower left corner is: "To Be Returned To / A. H. Davenport / 96 Washington St. / Boston, Mass."

Details

Descriptive Terms

writing tables
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (8 1/8 x 10 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.010.020.002

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

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