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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307161
Untitiled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular chest of drawers has serpentine front; canted corners; conforming overhanging top; recessed compartment on top with concave front and three shallow drawers; case with one tier of two drawers above cupboard with two hinged doors and interior tray drawers; carved scrolling border on cupboard drawers; canted stiles with carved ornaments at top and bottom; curved skirt with carved volutes and foliage; short cabriole legs with carved knees; and scroll toe feet with pegs. Rectangular mirror has curved crest with carved ornaments and is attached to backboard by two curving support arms attached to recessed drawers.
chests (case furniture)
cupboards
mirrors
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (6 5/8 x 5 1/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.042.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
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