Historic New England

"Breakfront Cabinet of Knotty Pine"

Design drawing titled "Breakfront Cabinet of Knotty Pine" rendered in watercolor and pencil on board. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style cabinet has breakfront form; broken pitched pediment with central plinth; cornice with dentil molding; upper case with glass front doors on either side o...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303704

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.002.001.008

"China Cabinet of Oak "B" for Mrs. Willett"

Design drawing titled "China Cabinet of Oak "B" for Mrs. Willett" with two views. Front view is rendered in watercolor and pencil on board; top view is in pencil only. Chippendale-style corner cabinet with canted corners has flat top with molded edge; dentil molding on cornice; top section with glas...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303705

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.002.001.009

"Cabinet of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Cabinet of Mahogany" with two views. Front view is rendered in watercolor and pencil; side view is in pencil only. Drawing depicts Neoclassical-style cabinet with overhanging top; straight crest with central arch and shaped finial; recessed upper section with three glass pane...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303706

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.002.001.010

"Lacquered Cabinet, Queen Anne Style"

Design drawing titled "Lacquered Cabinet Queen Anne Style" rendered in watercolor and pencil on board. Perspective view is shown. Queen Anne-style cabinet has recessed upper section with a curved and scrolling pediment; two glass-front arched doors; and three interior shelves. Lower section has sh...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303707

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.002.001.011

"Cabinet of Oak, Two Like This"

Design drawing with two views titled "Cabinet of Oak (Two like This)"affixed to board. Front view is rendered in pencil and watercolor; side view is in pencil only. The lower portion of the Renaissance Revival cabinet has two paneled doors flanked by carved pilasters. Each cabinet door has a rectang...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303708

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.002.001.012

"Commode in Blue Lacquer"

Design drawing titled "Commode in Blue Lacquer" rendered in watercolor and pencil on board. Perspective view is shown. Drawing depicts Chinese Chippendale-style commode or chest with serpentine front and sides; overhanging top; cabinet with two side-hinged doors; key escutcheon on each door; and ca...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303709

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.002.001.013

"Commode of Walnut, Gold Mirror Over"

Design drawing titled "Commode of Walnut Gold Mirror Over" rendered in pencil and watercolor. Perspective view is shown. Drawing shows a portion of a wall with a mirror hung above a commode and flanked on either side by draperies. Queen Anne-style gold rectangular mirror with gently arched top has ...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303710

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.002.001.014

"Louis XV Commode, Painted and Decorated"

Design drawing titled "Louis XV Commode - Painted & Decorated" rendered in pencil and colored pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Louis XV-style commode or chest has curved overhanging top with molded edge; rectangular case with three drawers with two bail handles on each drawer; key escutch...

Date: 1880-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303711

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.002.001.015

"Painted and Dec. Commode"

Design drawing titled "Painted & Dec. Commode" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Louis XV-style commode or chest has serpentine curved front; overhanging top with molded edge; case with two drawers; shaped skirt; concave curved sides; cabriole legs; and painted floral decoratio...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303712

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.002.001.016

"Commode of Mahogany"

Design drawing with three views titled "Commode of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front perspective and two interior views are shown. Hepplewhite-style demilune chest has overhanging top with rectangular heat register at back edge; three drawers with round pulls above three cupboards with do...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303713

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.002.001.017

Empire-style Commode

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace and mounted to cardboard. Perspective view is shown. Drawing depicts Empire-style commode or low rectangular chest with canted corners; overhanging marble top; one shallow drawer; cabinet section below with recessed panel; molded bottom edge; and f...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303714

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.002.001.018

Demi-lune Commode

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace and mounted on cardboard. Perspective view is shown. Drawing depicts a demi-lune commode or low chest with overhanging top; three drawers with two ring pulls and one key escutcheon on each; inlaid banding on drawers and side panels; curved apron in...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303715

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.002.001.019

"Mahogany Commode"

Design drawing titled "Mahogany Commode" rendered in pencil on trace and mounted on cardboard. Perspective view is shown. Serpentine commode or chest has overhanging top with canted corners and molded edge; case with three drawers with bail handles and key hole escutcheons; shaped skirt with central...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303716

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.002.001.020

"Queen Anne Low Chest (Walnut)"

Design drawing titled "Queen Anne Low Chest (Walnut)" rendered in pencil on trace and affixed to cardboard. Perspective view is shown. Drawing depicts a Queen Anne-style low chest with blockfront form; overhanging molded top; case with two drawers; shaped front skirt; and tall cabriole legs with she...

Date: 1914-1973, undated

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

GUSN: 303717

Ref. Code: CC011.001.001.002.001.021

"Umbrella Stand of Oak in Waiting Room"

Design drawing titled "Umbrella Stand of Oak in Waiting Room" rendered in pencil on trace. Side and top views are shown. Hat stand or coat tree with umbrella stand has a square pole with rounded top and two tiers of hooks. Pole has attached square frame divided iinto quadrants for holding umbrellas;...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303720

Ref. Code: CC010.001.014.007.001

"Umbrella Stand Surgeons Office City Hospital"

Design drawing titled "Umbrella Stand Surgeons Office City Hospital" rendered in pencil on trace. Side and top views are shown. Umbrella stand has rectangular wood top supported by four square columns connecting to bottom shelf; grid in top rim with twelve square partitions; and drip tray inside l...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303723

Ref. Code: CC010.001.014.007.002

"Umbrella Stand in Oak for Security Safe Deposit Co."

Design drawing titled "Umbrella Stand in Oak for Security Safe Deposit Co." rendered in pencil on trace. Side and top views are shown. Umbrella stand has rectangular wood top with upper rim supported by four square columns connecting to lower shelf; grid in top rim with square partitions; and brass ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303724

Ref. Code: CC010.001.014.007.003

"Hat Stand of Mahogany Made for Providence Institution for Savings"

Design drawing titled "Hat Stand of Mahogany Made for Providence Institution for Savings" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Hat stand or coat tree with umbrella stand has a square pole with pineapple finial and three tiers of brass hooks; attached square brass frame divided iin...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303725

Ref. Code: CC010.001.014.007.004

Umbrella Stand

Untitled design drawing of an umbrella stand rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Short umbrella stand has a square pole with acorn finial; attached round frame divided iinto quadrants for holding umbrellas; round base with drip pan divided into quadrants; and four paw feet. "W. ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303726

Ref. Code: CC010.001.014.007.005

Umbrella Stand

Untitled design drawing of an umbrella stand rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Short rectangular umbrella stand has octagonal flaring top rim; four tapered fluted legs; octagonal base with circular drip tray in center and molded botttom rim; and four paw feet. "398" is handwrit...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 303727

Ref. Code: CC010.001.014.007.006

"Two Single Beds - Violet & White"

Design drawing with two views titled "Two Single Beds - Violet & White" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Drawing depicts one Neoclassical-style single bed with rectangular headboard and footboard with straight crest rail and recessed rectangular panels with molded trim; a...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 304298

Ref. Code: CC010.001.011.013.002

"Two Single Beds of Mahogany for N. B. Ream"

Design drawing titled "Two Beds of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views of one bed are shown. Single bed has arched headboard with carved basket of fruit at center top; rear posts with urn finials; rectangular footboard; front posts with ball finials; recessed rectangular pane...

Date: 1907-01-17

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

GUSN: 304299

Ref. Code: CC010.001.011.014.001

"Two Single Beds of Gum Wood"

Design drawing titled "Two Single Beds of Gum Wood" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view of one bed is shown. Bed has rectangular headboard and footboard; recessed rectangular panel on footboard; square posts with pyramid-shaped tops; wide straight sides with upward curved ends; and short t...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 304300

Ref. Code: CC010.001.011.014.002

Two Single Beds

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view of two single beds is shown. Each bed has headboard with carved palmette at center of serpentine crest rail; rectangular footboard; rectangular recessed panels on headboard and footboard; wide shaped sides; four reeded posts which ex...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 304301

Ref. Code: CC010.001.011.015.001

"Bed of Maple with Painted Decoration"

Design drawing titled "Bed of Maple with Painted Decoration" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Double bed has tri-partite shaped headboard and footboard with caning; central wood splats with Prince of Wales feather motif atop an elongated tapered vase; four square posts with tu...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 304302

Ref. Code: CC010.001.011.016.001

"Single Bed for Stock"

Design drawing titled "Single Bed for Stock" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Single bed has arched headboard and rectangular footboard, each with a rectangular recessed panel; four square turned posts with columnar upper sections; and short turned legs terminating in bun feet...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 304303

Ref. Code: CC010.001.011.016.002

Unidentified farmhouse and barn, Rhode Island

Item

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 304304

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0010.0010.002

Herreshoff boat shops, Bristol, Rhode Island

The company built racing sloops to defend the America's Cup races and also produced steam yachts and torpedo boats.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 304306

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USRI.0080.0320.001

Gazebo of the Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston, Rhode Island

Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet offered dancing, casinos, and other recreational activities starting in 1872. It is still in business today. The gazebo served as a waiting area for horse-drawn streetcars bringing visitors to and from Providence.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 304308

Ref. Code: PC001.03.01.USRI.0130.0020.001

Salisbury Homestead, Warren, Rhode Island

1 cabinet card

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 304309

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0450.0020.001

Robert Lawton farmhouse, Plainfield Pike, Cranston, Rhode Island

The image features the farmhouse with a barn in the background. A man and woman and dog pose near the house, possibly Robert Lawton and his wife, while a man stands wtih a horse near a horsedrawn carriage in front of the barn.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 304312

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0140.0010.001

Robert Lawton farmhouse, Plainfield Pike, Cranston, Rhode Island

The image shows a farmhouse, and it is inscribed with "Lawtondale Farm" on the back of the image.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 304313

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0140.0010.002

Woman watering fir trees, Robert Lawton farm, Plainfield Pike, Cranston, Rhode Island

The image shows a woman watering fir trees, and it is inscribed with "1938 Lawton Dale Farm" on the back of the image.

Date: 1938

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 304314

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0140.0010.003

Irises on the Robert Lawton farm, Plainfield Pike, Cranston, Rhode Island

The image shows a field of irises, and it is inscribed with "1930 Lawtondale Farm Iris" on the back of the image.

Date: 1930

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 304315

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0140.0010.004

Irises on the Robert Lawton farm, Plainfield Pike, Cranston, Rhode Island

The image shows a field of irises, and it is inscribed with "1930 Lawtondale Farm Iris 'East Orchard'" on the back of the image.

Date: 1930

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 304316

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0140.0010.005

Unidentified street, possibly Wakefield, Rhode Island

Photograph of an unidentified street possibly in Wakefield, Rhode Island. The street is lined by bare trees on one side, and the facades of several shops line the other side. Printed on verso: "W. B. Davidson, Portrait and Landscape Photographer, Wakefield, R.I."

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 304317

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0445.001.002

Unidentified church, possibly Wakefield, Rhode Island

Photograph of an unidentified church on a tree-lined street possibly in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Printed on verso: "W. B. Davidson, Portrait and Landscape Photographer, Wakefield, R.I."

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 304318

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0445.001.003

Deputy Governor William Robinson house, Wakefield, Rhode Island

An inscription on the back reads: Deputy General William Robinson house on the western shore of Silver Lake on the property now known as "Shadow Farm." Destroyed end of the 19th century.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 304321

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0445.001.004

Laborers at the Wakefield Mill, Wakefield, Rhode Island

An image of male and female laborers posed in front of the Wakefield Mill in Wakefield, Rhode Island.

Date: undated

Collection: General photographic collection

GUSN: 304322

Ref. Code: PC001.02.01.USRI.0445.001.005

"Two Single Beds of Mahogany and Inlay"

Design drawing titled "Two Single Beds of Mahogany and Inlay" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view of two single beds is shown. Each bed has rectangular headboard and footboard; four square posts with dome-shaped finials; wide shaped sides; short tapered feet with cuffs; and inlaid stringin...

Date: 1904-08-19

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

GUSN: 304357

Ref. Code: CC010.001.011.015.002

"Bed of Mahogany"

Design drawing titled "Bed of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Double bed has headboard with serpentine crest rail with central carved angel surrounded by scrolls and foliate motifs; plain rectangular footboard; four square posts with carved foliate medallions at top...

Date: 1903-01-16

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

GUSN: 304362

Ref. Code: CC010.001.011.017.001

Double Bed

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view of a double bed is shown. Bed has shaped headboard and footboard with carved serpentine crest rail with central carved shell and rosettes at ends atop a triangular molded pediment; rear posts with elaborately carved finials atop h...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 304363

Ref. Code: CC010.001.011.017.002

"Two Beds - Painted White"

Design drawing titled "Two Beds - Painted White" rendered in pencil on trace. Front view of two beds and side view of one are shown. Each bed has rectangular headboard and footboard with molded trim and painted baskets of foliage; four square posts with turned reeded ovoid finials; short reeded vasi...

Date: 1910-09-08

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

GUSN: 304365

Ref. Code: CC010.001.011.018.001

"Two (2) Mahog. Single Beds"

Design drawing titled "Two (2) Mahog. Single Beds - Painted White" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view of one bed is shown. Neoclassical-style single bed has rectangular headboard and footboard with fluted top molding and rectangular recessed panel with egg-and-dart molding; four fluted po...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 304368

Ref. Code: CC010.001.011.019.001

"Bed with Canopy"

Design drawing titled "Bed with Canopy" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Half-tester double bed has headboard with arched broken pediment crest rail, carved rosettes and volutes, and carved basket of foliage and garlands below crest; rectangular footboard with recessed panel; ...

Date: 1903-10-13

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

GUSN: 304371

Ref. Code: CC010.001.011.020.001

Tester Bed

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Double tester bed has headboard and footboard with double arched crest rail terminating in carved rosettes; four posts with turned vasiform upper section and reeded lower section; carved cylindrical middle section on fro...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 304373

Ref. Code: CC010.001.011.020.002

Tester Bed

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil and ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Double tester bed has rectangular headboard with molded cornice; rectangular footboard with recessed panel; posts with turned plain columnar upper section and square carved lower section extending to floor; conc...

Date: 1913-02-03

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

GUSN: 304374

Ref. Code: CC010.001.011.021.001

Tester Bed

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Double tester bed has headboard with straight cylindrical crest rail terminating in volutes; turned and carved posts with vasiform upper section and round lower section; turned vasiform feet; and arched tester attached ...

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 304375

Ref. Code: CC010.001.011.021.002

Tester Bed for The White House

Design drawing titled "Bed of Mahogany" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Neoclassical-style double tester bed has rectangular headboard with carved rope motifs forming a serpentine crest; rectangular footboard with two recessed panels; four turned posts with upper vasifor...

Date: 1905-06-05

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

GUSN: 304377

Ref. Code: CC010.001.011.022.001

Beds. -- Page 179

Page 179 of album of design drawings. Pre-printed page number at upper right corner. Page contains two design drawings affixed to page with glue. Drawings are rendered in pencil on trace and depict bed designs.

Date: 1880-1914, undated

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

GUSN: 304379

Ref. Code: CC010.001.011.023

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