"Mahogany Sofa"

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Collection Type

Institutional records

Date

1928-04-03

GUSN

GUSN-303338

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles."
Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 15
"Mahogany Sofa"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles."
    - Sofas. Hall Seats. Settles. -- Page 15
      - "Mahogany Sofa" (current record)

Description

Design drawing titled "Mahogany Sofa" rendered in ink and colored pencil. Front, top and side views are shown. Chippendale-style fully upholstered sofa has camel-back form; scrolled arms; straight seat; nail trim along upholstery edges; three cabriole front legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet; and two square splayed back legs. Numerous dimensions are handwritten on drawing. Also handwritten is "28-4-03."

Details

Descriptive Terms

sofas
Chippendale
design drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink and colored pencil (12 1/4 x 17 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.016.010.001

Record Details

Originator

Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings

Description Level

Item

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