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1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307224
Design drawing titled "High Boy of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. William and Mary-style high chest of drawers has upper case with flat top; molded cornice; and five drawers in a two-over-three arrangement. Lower case has molded top lip; two deep and one shallow drawer in one tier; shaped skirt with high center arch; six legs with trumpet, cup and ring turnings; box stretchers; and bun feet. All drawers have bail handles. Title and "12791" are handwritten on drawing.
chests of drawers
high chests of drawers
William and Mary
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sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (8 1/4 x 10 3/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.012.055.003
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
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