Historic New England

Rectangular Table

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspectve view is shown. Table has overhanging rectangular top; one shallow drawer with two round pulls; one lower shelf which extends from back to middle of table; side stretchers of two rails joined in the middle by a rectangular plaque with conca...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306107

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.009.002

"Queen Mary Table"

Design drawing titled "Queen Mary Table" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Narrow William and Mary-style gate-leg table has rectangular top with molded edge and two rectangular drop leaves; one drawer with round pull; four fixed legs with spiral, vasiform and block turnings; tw...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306108

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.009.003

"The "Hutchins" Table

Design drawing titled "The "Hutchins" Table" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Table has a square top with molded edge; two sets of square swing legs with bun feet and horizontal stretcher; each set of legs is attached by two horizontal pieces to a reede...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306109

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.009.004

"Low Table of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Low Table of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Rectangular table has overhanging top with molded rim and serpentine shape on all four sides; apron with serpentine bottom edge that flows continuously into cabriole legs; ca...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306110

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.009.005

"Small Table"

Design drawing titled "Small Table" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Small Neoclassical-style table has rectangular top; case with one shallow drawer and foliate motif on sides; four molded tapered square legs connecting to a trestle-like base; and four low curved legs termina...

Date: 1905-10-07

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306111

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.009.006

Rectangular Table

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Rectangular table has overhanging top; deep apron with carved or painted garland motifs; four splayed legs with vasiform turnings; deep front stretcher with carved or painted tracery motifs; lower shelf; and block f...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306112

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.009.007

Small Pedestal Table

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Renaissance Revival-style table has square top with carved sides; pedestal support with block, ovoid and vasiform turnings; elaborate carving on pedestal including fluting, rosettes, trefoils, ac...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306113

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.010.001

Small Pedestal Table

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Renaissance Revival-style table has top with carved sides; pedestal support with block, ovoid and faceted vaisform turnings; elaborate carving on pedestal including rosettes, acanthus leaves and other foliate motifs; square ba...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306114

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.010.002

Rectangular Table

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular table has overhanging top with molded edge; apron with molded edges; carved cartouche flanked by interlaced motif and a dropped foliage scroll at center of apron front; and tapered columnar legs with carved ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306115

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.010.003

"Light Table of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Light Table of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Table has octagonal top; skirt with curly maple veneer; four tapered square legs with foliate carving at top; carved, painted or inlaid bellflowers and stringing on legs; block feet; and pierced q...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306116

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.010.004

Rectangular Table

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Rectangular table has overhanging top with molded rim; apron with three shallow drawers; four scrolled support brackets under apron; four large columnar legs with ring turnings and carved acanthus leaves at bottom; ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306119

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.011.001

Rectangular Table with Bowed Ends

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown; plan of top is also provided. Rectangular table has overhanging top with bowed ends and molded rim; shaped apron; two large columnar legs with ring turnings and carved acanthus leaves at bottom; and trestle-like bas...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306121

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.011.002

"Reading Table of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Reading Table of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown; plan of top is also provided. Rectangular table has top with hinged book rest in middle; four square legs; and trestle-like bases on each side with bracket feet. Title, design notes and "#1...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306123

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.012.001

"Round Folding Table"

Design drawing titled "Round Folding Table" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Round gate-leg table has two D-shaped drop leaves; top with molded rim; four fixed columnar turned legs; two swing gate-legs of same design; turned ovoid feet; and rectangular box stretcher. Title and "2...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306124

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.013.001

"Round Table of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Round Table of Mahogany" rendered in pencilon trace. Perspective view is shown. Round gate-leg table has two D-shaped drop leaves; top with molded rim; four fixed block and spiral turned legs; two swing gate-legs of same design; bun feet; and rectangular box stretcher. Title, ...

Date: 1905-05-08

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306125

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.013.002

"Drop Leaf Table for Stock"

Design drawing titled "Drop Leaf Table for Stock" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Rectangular table has two D-shaped drop leaves; top with molded rim; vasiform and ring turned pedestal; four low curved reeded legs with brass shoes and casters. Title, d...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306126

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.013.003

"Cherry Wood Table"

Design drawing titled "Cherry Wood Table" rendered in pencil on trace. Multiple views are shown: one side view with leaves fully extended, one front view with one leaf up and one down, and plan of top both open and partially closed. Round gate-leg table has two D-shaped drop leaves; two flattened pi...

Date: 1907-06-11

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306127

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.014.001

Console Table

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top is also provided. Neoclassical-style rectangular console table with ovolo corners has overhanging top with carved molded edge; center apron panel with carved, painted or inlaid central cartouche flanked by ribbon a...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306128

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.015.001

"Old Mahogany Card Table"

Design drawing titled "Old Mahogany Card Table" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; plan of top and detail of top edge and apron are also provided. Neoclassical-style demi-lune card table has overhanging top which opens to full circle; inlaid banding on both top edges; cloth surface wi...

Date: 1911-11-18

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306129

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.016.001

"Card Table #66"

Design drawing titled "Card Table #66" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective views of two card tables are shown. Both tables have the same design with one exception: one table has a demilune shape and opens to a full circle; the second table is rectangular with ovolo corners and opens to a square...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306130

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.017.001

"Card Table of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Card Table of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style card table has half-serpentine sides, serpentine front and ovolo corners; full serpentine shape when top is open; apron with inlaid stringing and kylix in center plaque; horizont...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306131

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.017.002

"Work Table of Mahogany and Inlay"

Design drawing titled "Work Table of Mahogany and Inlay" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style work table has rectangular overhanging top; two rectangular drop leaves with rounded corners; three drawers with inlaid stringing and round pulls; four tapered square l...

Date: 1904-09-22

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306132

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.018.001

Work Table

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style work table has overhanging square top with ovolo corners; two drawers with round pulls; reeded columnar stiles; tapered reeded round legs with ovoid turnings at top and bottom; and tapered cylindrical fee...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306133

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.018.002

"Antique Work Table of mahogany & inlay"

Design drawing titled "Antique Work Table of mahogany and inlay" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown; details of top, base, and interior are also provided. Neoclassical-style work table has hinged rectangular overhanging top with inlaid border, quarter fans and central patera...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306134

Ref. Code: CC010.001.004.018.003

Correspondence: From Georgiana Armistead Appleton

Letters from William Sumner Appleton's mother-in-law regarding her financial hardships and efforts to open a school. Letters express her despair and her gratefulness to William for his support.

Date: 1866-1893

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306492

Ref. Code: MS005.01.008.001

Correspondence: From Clara Wells

Letters addressed to "William." May be this William or another.

Date: 1892-1901

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306493

Ref. Code: MS005.01.008.002

Correspondence: From various correspondents

Includes letters from his sister, Harriot Appleton Curtis, including one commenting on the birth of his son, William Sumner Appleton, Jr.; his wife, Edith Stuart Appleton; and Francis Armistead.

Date: 1871-1894

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306494

Ref. Code: MS005.01.008.003

Correspondence: To his grandparents

File part

Date: 1845-1846

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306496

Ref. Code: MS005.01.008.004

Correspondence: To Thomas Gold Appleton

Thomas Gold Appleton is William Sumner Appleton, Sr.'s half-brother.

Date: 1847-1848

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306497

Ref. Code: MS005.01.008.005

Correspondence: To Mrs. J. Sumner

Mrs. J. Sumner is William Sumner Appleton, Sr.'s grandmother.

Date: 1847

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306498

Ref. Code: MS005.01.008.006

Printed matter: "My Views of Unitarian Belief" by William Sumner Appleton, Sr.

File part

Date: 1895

Collection: Weld-Appleton family papers

GUSN: 306499

Ref. Code: MS005.01.008.007

"Shaving Stand of Mahogany & Inlay"

Design drawing titled "Shaving Stand of Mahogany & Inlay" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical Sheraton-style shaving stand has small square case with one drawer and one cupboard; round pull on drawer; side door for cupboard; cupboard front with branch veneer and inla...

Date: 1908-07-14

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306500

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.013.002

"All Gold Mirror Frame"

Design drawing titled "All Gold Mirror Frame" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Classical Revival-style rectangular overmantel mirror frame has tri-partite design with wide center mirror and two narrower side mirrors; cornice with bead molding followed by molding with interlaced patt...

Date: 1908-10-03

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306501

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.014.001

"All Gold Mirror Frame"

Design drawing titled "All Gold Mirror Frame" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Classical Revival-style rectangular mirror frame has tri-partite design with wide center mirror and two narrower side mirrors; cornice with bead molding; plain frieze; four pilasters; and molded base. Tit...

Date: 1908-10-08

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306502

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.014.002

"Gold Mirror"

Design drawing titled "Gold Mirror" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Rectangular mirror has molded frame; flat cornice; frieze with beaded molding; carved rosettes above molded pilasters on sides; beaded molding on bottom rail; and carved basket of fruit with trailing garlands...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306503

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.014.003

Wall Mirror

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil and colored pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Rectangular mirror has molded frame with curved and arched crest with projecting ears; carved volutes at center of top; and a pineapple finial. The following is handwritten on the drawing: "For Mr. P. A. O'C...

Date: 1913-07-10

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306504

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.014.004

Overmantel Mirror

Untitled design drawing rendered in watercolor on paper. Front view is shown. Rectangular mirror frame has tri-partite designwith wide center mirror flanked by two narrower mirrors; arched pediment with fluting, central carved shell, foliage and scolls; four fluted pilasters with urn finials and fol...

Date: 1902-05-31

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306505

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.015.001

"Toilet Glass"

Design drawing titled "Toilet Glass" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Dressing or toilet glass has short rectangular case with overhanging molded top; two shallow drawers in one tier; three carved projecting scrolls flanking drawers; molded bottom rim; two columnar supports wi...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306507

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.015.002

"Mirror - All Gold"

Design drawing titled "Mirror - All Gold" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Neoclassical-style rectangular mirror frame has tri-partite design with wide center mirror and two narrower side mirrors; flat cornice with bead molding; plain frieze; four pilasters with carved faceted capit...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306508

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.016.001

Rococo Mirror

Photographic print of a Rococo Revival-style mirror. Front view is shown. Rectangular mirror has narrow frame with rounded top corners and elaborate carving surrounding entire frame. Carved elements include: basket of foliage atop two C-shaped scrolls at top of frame; phoenix on each top corner; and...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306509

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.016.002

"Mahogany and Gold Mirror Frame"

Design drawing titled "Mahogany and Gold Mirror Frame" rendered in pencil and colored pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Queen Anne-style rectangular mirror has molded frame; shaped broken scroll pediment with scrolled ears; open cartouche with carved Prince of Wales feather motif; and conf...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306510

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.017.001

Folding Screen

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Folding screen has four parts, each of which has rectangular frame with domed crest rail; carved central ornament composed of wreath with crossed torches, ribbon bows and streamers at top of crest rail; carved or inlaid orn...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306511

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.018.001

"Light Four Fold Screen"

Design drawing titled "Light Four Fold Screen" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Folding screen has four parts, each of which has rectangular frame with domed crest rail; carved foliate motif at top of crest rail; and carved or inlaid ornamentation on perimeter of frame. Title,...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306512

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.018.002

Cheval Screen

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Cheval screen has rectangular screen frame with gadrooned edge; broken scroll pediment with carved scrolls and rosettes at top; carved or inlaid foliate motifs on pediment; and central urn finial on a plinth. Screen is held...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306513

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.018.003

Cheval Screen

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Cheval screen has rectangular screen frame with arched crest. Screen is held by two reeded columnar poles with cylinder and ring turnings and pineapple finials; poles rest on a trestle base. Design notes, "Mar. 19, ...

Date: 1912-03-19

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306514

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.018.004

"Carved & Gilded Screen"

Design drawing titled "Carved & Gilded Screen" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown; side view of legs is also provided. Rococo Revival-style cheval screen has rectangular frame with ornately carved serpentine borders with scrolls and foliate motifs; crest rail with large central Prince ...

Date: 1907-05-29

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306515

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.018.005

Folding Screen

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Folding screen has three parts, each of which has rectangular frame with molded sides and bottom rail; shaped crest rails of all three sections forming a single gentle arch with carved scrolls and rosettes and havinga a...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306516

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.019.001

Folding Screen

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Folding screen has three sections, each of which has rectangular frame with serpentine arched crest rail; fabric or leather covering with single row of metal tacks along all edges; and metal tacks in a scrolling interlac...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306517

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.019.002

Folding Screen

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Folding screen has three panels, each of which has rectangular frame with domed crest rail; four columnar supports with turned finials and carved acanthus leaves at bottom; casters; fabric or leather covering with single row o...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306519

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.020.001

Folding Screen

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Front view is shown. Folding screen has four panels, each of which has rectangular frame with shaped arched crest rail; fabric or leather covering and rectangular glass panels below each arch; single row of metal tacks along all edges; and metal t...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

Collection: Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

GUSN: 306520

Ref. Code: CC010.001.007.020.002

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