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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1973, undated

GUSN

GUSN-313930

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Description

Collection of nineteen design drawings, mostly rendered in watercolor, depicting a variety of tables designed by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving & Casson, or their successor Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. Types of tables include coffee and cocktail tables, dining tables, Pembroke tables, and serving tables. Drawings are arranged in folders according to the types of items depicted. Drawings may include information such as order number, date, and design notes including dimensions and materials. One customer name is noted: Metropolitan Club (Washington, D. C.).

Details

Descriptive Terms

design drawings
renderings (drawings)

Physical Description

1 box containing 3 folders and 19 design drawings

Collection Code

CC011

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

1994

Reference Code

CC011.001.001.003

Record Details

Originator

Possibly A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Designer)
Possibly Irving & Casson (Designer)
Possibly Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Designer)

Material Type

design drawings
renderings (drawings)

Description Level

File

Arrangement

Arrangement

Drawings are arranged in file folders by types of items depicted.

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