1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307074
Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Bowfront bureau has overhanging top with molded edge; backboard with concave corners; upper recessed compartment with three shallow drawers in one tier; five drawers in a two-over-three arrangement; kylix and swag ornment between two upper drawers; round pulls on upper compartment drawers and bail handles on all other drawers; square stiles with bellflower decoration; and tapered square feet with cuffs. Oval mirror is supported by two curved arms with urn finials attached to top compartment. "3658" is handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
dressers (chests of drawers)
mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (8 x 5 1/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.024.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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