Chest

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
Two views of a detailed furniture design for a writing desk or bookcase are shown: a front view and a side profile view. The front view includes a tall cabinet structure with glass-fronted doors featuring a diamond grid pattern, and two solid-panel doors below. The side view emphasizes the height, ornamental detailing, and carved legs of the piece. Measurements and notes are included on the drawing, specifying it as "Writing Desk or Bookcase" and potentially associating it with "Henry Hope Furniture."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.6 x 22.9 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10372


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: N.J.-161-3-10-FU / WRITING DESK & BOOKCASE / HENRY MEYERS

Wikidata ID

Q64535068

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